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YG53 TEY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,002 mi
Last recorded180,002 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 TEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 180,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 179,980 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 179,093 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 179,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 179,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 177,687 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 177,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Leg Insecure To Hub (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main By Side Of Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main By Side Of Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 176,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 173,101 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 168,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 163,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 155,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 152,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 146,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 140,103 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres worn on edges. front pads getting low.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 140,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres worn on edges. front pads getting low.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 133,586 miles

exhaust bracket broken at rear.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 127,648 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 121,362 miles

n/s/r tyre at 3mm.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 113,691 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 106,182 miles

o/s/f seat belt slight fraying to webbing..we note [foot] handbrake sticky..slow to release. after application./

Fail 31 Jul 2008 106,182 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slight fraying to webbing..we note [foot] handbrake sticky..slow to release. after application./

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,114 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 TEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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