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YC53 HPH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 116,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2024 116,107 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 106,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,002 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 97,002 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,383 miles

both h/lights slight poor patterns

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in o/s of steering rack

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2018 84,382 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both h/lights slight poor patterns

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in o/s of steering rack

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,418 miles

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

all brake pipes greased not allowing a full visual inspection

under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,736 miles

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

exhaust center/rear mounting corroded and snapped (exhaust still secure)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight wash inop

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,794 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,737 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,645 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,068 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,453 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,021 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 37,021 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,407 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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YC53 HPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPH, 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 HPH registered?

YC53 HPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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