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YL53 ASU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,997 mi
Last recorded86,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 ASU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 86,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,612 miles

tear in nsr tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded..inners

tear in nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,887 miles

o/s head light top mounting slightly damaged but light unit still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,939 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,916 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,356 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 53,356 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,533 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,101 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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YL53 ASU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL53 ASU, 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 YL53 ASU registered?

YL53 ASU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is YL53 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 ASU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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