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YH53 WTL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,203 mi
Last recorded59,203 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 WTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 59,203 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 59,134 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 58,911 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 58,911 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,343 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 5 May 2016 57,585 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,934 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

SRS supplementary restrait system warning lamp indicates a fault.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,916 miles

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

SRS supplementary restrait system warning lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,189 miles

Auxillary belt slightly noisy

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,189 miles

Auxillary belt slightly noisy

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,970 miles

slight front bumper damaged presenter adviced

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,405 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,015 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 20,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YH53 WTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YH53 WTL, 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 YH53 WTL registered?

YH53 WTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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