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YL53 CUU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,970 mi
Last recorded106,970 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 CUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 106,970 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 98,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 90,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,683 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 63,770 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 63,423 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wheels have the placed weights tapped over

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,504 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,517 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,840 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 54,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,273 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 53,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,762 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,018 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 44,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,932 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 33,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,779 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 CUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CUU, 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 CUU registered?

YL53 CUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YL53 CUU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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