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YC53 TCO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,864 mi
Last recorded120,864 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 120,864 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 119,146 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,211 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Arms are Corroded and Covered in Grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Backing Plate Missing

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Arms are Corroded and Covered in Grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Where Suspension Arms Mount to Subframe - All Mounting Brackets are Corroded - All Mounting Bushes are Perished (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,116 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

2x exhaust hangers snapped

corrosion to rear subframe

gearbox oil residue

general corrosion to underbody

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,493 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,763 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

various metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 26 Oct 2018 90,763 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

various metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,600 miles

various metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

various metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,426 miles

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

exhaust centre section bracket broken

front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 77,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

exhaust centre section bracket broken

front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front trye walls show extensive damage

rear silencer heat sheild insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2014 71,701 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front trye walls show extensive damage

rear silencer heat sheild insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,110 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,843 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 53,282 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,205 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 TCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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