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YM52 GDA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,126 mi
Last recorded52,126 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 GDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 52,126 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 50,725 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 50,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 50,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,031 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre age cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 49,031 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,195 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,670 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 46,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,798 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,563 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 34,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 20,937 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 20,937 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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YM52 GDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YM52 GDA, 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 YM52 GDA registered?

YM52 GDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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