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YC53 JPH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

151,707 mi
Last recorded151,707 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 151,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 143,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 132,359 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 132,337 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 123,811 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp images becoming poor

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

plastic covers on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 6 Jun 2022 116,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 111,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,502 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 96,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,638 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,413 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,114 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,142 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,736 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2011 62,736 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,705 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,902 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 30,558 miles

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

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 JPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC53 JPH registered?

YC53 JPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YC53 JPH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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