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YC53 VHY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,783 mi
Last recorded121,783 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 121,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,625 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 118,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, supply to offside front, supply to both rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section but exhaust supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3/16 bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 114,720 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3/16 bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 109,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/f wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 4/16 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 109,885 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and no pattern (both) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/f wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 4/16 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,614 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 104,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,574 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 104,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,732 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 81,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,867 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 62,867 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 39,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 31,415 miles

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

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

number plates staring to delaminate

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,363 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,815 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 VHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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