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YB53 LDV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,396 mi
Last recorded102,396 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre, rear silencer weld (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre, rear and rear silencer hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 18% (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer 2-3mm (Back plate getting close to discs lipped) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to see all of pipe behind covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 25% (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension component corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slight between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 101,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre rear silencer weld (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rear and 1x rear silencer hangers corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,576 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 94,454 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,652 miles

Both front tyres worn in inner shoulder

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,520 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Both front tyres worn in inner shoulder

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,864 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,520 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 55,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,668 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,173 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 LDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 LDV, 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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YB53 LDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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