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YL53 YDB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,981 mi
Last recorded172,981 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 YDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 172,981 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked but still readable

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 161,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 153,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 143,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 143,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 141,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 138,054 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 138,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 128,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 118,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 115,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 91,064 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 YDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 YDB, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL53 YDB registered?

YL53 YDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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