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YK53 VAX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,891 mi
Last recorded133,891 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 133,891 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake slightly spongy - doesn't effect performance

Fail 6 Feb 2018 133,891 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake slightly spongy - doesn't effect performance

Pass 4 Feb 2017 131,124 miles

o/s/f indi bulb slightly white

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 127,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 123,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

autobox leaking oil

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front wheel arch liner missing & tyre fouling wires

Fail 17 Feb 2015 123,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

autobox leaking oil

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front wheel arch liner missing & tyre fouling wires

Pass 20 Feb 2014 118,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 118,906 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 112,897 miles

rear brake pads low-exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Dec 2012 112,890 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,672 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,568 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 63,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 39,553 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,967 miles

unable to properly assess vehicle ,undershields fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,244 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 VAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol 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 YK53 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

YK53 VAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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