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YK53 VBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,296 mi
Last recorded112,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 112,296 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 112,295 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 108,460 miles

Indicator switch inoperative Signalling right not maintained (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,613 miles

ALL WHEELS ARE BUCKLED

EXHAUST RATTLING AND MOUNTS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

WEAR IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Fail 19 Jun 2017 101,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ALL WHEELS ARE BUCKLED

EXHAUST RATTLING AND MOUNTS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

WEAR IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,160 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+nail+ getting low on tread

Pass 27 May 2015 90,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,697 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wear outer edges

Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wear outer edges

Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,202 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,202 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 67,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,352 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2010 64,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,259 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,040 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 VBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK53 VBC, 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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YK53 VBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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