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YK53 UYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,124 mi
Last recorded28,124 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 UYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 27,939 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 27,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 27,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,729 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 26,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 22,038 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 22,037 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,520 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 21,520 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,460 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 16,488 miles

long travel in park brake

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 13,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,936 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 10,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,764 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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YK53 UYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YK53 UYJ, 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 YK53 UYJ registered?

YK53 UYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YK53 UYJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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