MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front brackets corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres cut on sidewalls
under trays / engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint pin up (2.4.G.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front brackets corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres cut on sidewalls
under trays / engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play adjustable type (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres: outer sidewalls have minor kerbing damage, not affecting tyre strength
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust silencer corroded, still secure and no leaks
front exhaust support between banks broken although system still secure
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play adjustable type (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres: outer sidewalls have minor kerbing damage, not affecting tyre strength
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust silencer corroded, still secure and no leaks
front exhaust support between banks broken although system still secure
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust mounts broken, system still considered secure
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust mounts broken, system still considered secure
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust has one of its hangers corroded off however system is still adequately suported
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
both washer jets only spraying from one jet
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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YC53 SXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 SXY, 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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YC53 SXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2003.
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