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YK52 MLE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

108,567 mi
Last recorded108,567 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 108,567 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 108,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2025 104,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and slow to return (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,564 miles

Front tyres both worn on the edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both to the bottom of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both at rear , at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 101,053 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both at rear , at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,795 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 98,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 96,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 96,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,289 miles

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

nearside front brake pads getting a bit low

offside mirror housing wont fold in/out properly and not locking into place when open

parking brake minimal reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,044 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 82,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,220 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,996 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 67,996 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

gearbox oil leak.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 55,476 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 39,978 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,651 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,395 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)

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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YK52 MLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YK52 MLE, 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 YK52 MLE registered?

YK52 MLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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