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YK53 ZNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 ZNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,309 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 110,309 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 110,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp foggy (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp foggy (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth and tyre showing radial cracks (5.2.3 (e))

central exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,455 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp cluster broken (6.1.C.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear box corrosion (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre heat shield loose

exhaust system corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2016 103,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear box corrosion (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre heat shield loose

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,235 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2015 100,235 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp number plate lamps (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,735 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 93,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,131 miles

Engine hunting on idle

Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,131 miles

Engine hunting on idle

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 85,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,250 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 83,250 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,230 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,230 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 71,357 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,449 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 65,449 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,966 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 ZNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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