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YG53 RNE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,993 mi
Last recorded141,993 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 RNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,993 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,607 miles

front inner brake pads low discs corroded

nsf wiper blade split wipers smearing

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

slight movement in front anti roll bar bush's

slight movement in nsf lower arm

slight play in nsr drop link rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2016 133,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake pads low discs corroded

head lamps frosted headlamp aim only just met mot standard

nsf wiper blade split wipers smearing

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

slight movement in front anti roll bar bush's

slight movement in nsf lower arm

slight play in nsr drop link rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,984 miles

Aux belt badly perished

front headlamps frosted beam pattern only just met mot standard

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres on legal limit badly worn on inner edges

slight movement in steering arms

Pass 20 Dec 2014 107,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 107,995 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE USED ON A PUBLIC HIGH WAY UNTILL REPAIRED

near side front tyre wall damaged in varios places

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,160 miles

near side front tyre inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2013 91,160 miles

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

near side front tyre inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,997 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,222 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,092 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,316 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,403 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 56,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,854 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,094 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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YG53 RNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG53 RNE, 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 YG53 RNE registered?

YG53 RNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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