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YC53 FJT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

131,791 mi
Last recorded131,791 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 FJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 131,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,989 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS OS (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 125,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS OS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,938 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 124,937 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,244 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 116,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 105,541 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 105,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,711 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 97,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,447 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front exhaust brackets broken

nearside wiper not cleaning screen

rear tyres on 3mm

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,480 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 92,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,730 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,810 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 83,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection to brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,048 miles

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection to brake pipes

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,953 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 79,953 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 79,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 73,688 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 56,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YC53 FJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YC53 FJT, 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 YC53 FJT registered?

YC53 FJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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