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YE53 VNL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,936 mi
Last recorded93,936 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,936 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 93,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wire rubbing on offside front wheel on full lock

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,919 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 77,671 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,493 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,578 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 62,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,935 miles

front and rear number plates getting poor

Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,866 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear number plates getting poor

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,790 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,598 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,160 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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YE53 VNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE53 VNL, 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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YE53 VNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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