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YB53 LCO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,916 mi
Last recorded93,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,916 miles

Front tyres perished & cracking on inner edges - recommend replacing

Headlamp aims poor

Offside front brake pipe corroded near hose - requires attention

Rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,979 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,476 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,366 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 78,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 74,935 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 74,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 68,273 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 68,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,226 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 54,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,040 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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YB53 LCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB53 LCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB53 LCO registered?

YB53 LCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 LCO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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