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YM52 GDE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,541 mi
Last recorded117,541 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,541 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 94,505 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,736 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,736 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,678 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 59,678 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,325 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 38,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YM52 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

YM52 GDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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