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YC53 LGH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 LGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,674 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,393 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,949 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 39,594 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,697 miles

front brake pads low

nsr tyre low on tread 225 /50 /16

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,085 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 LGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LGH, 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 LGH registered?

YC53 LGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YC53 LGH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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