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YO53 RZG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,255 mi
Last recorded59,255 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,255 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,074 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 59,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,007 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 55,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/r and o/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/f and o/f (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/r and o/r strong advisory 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,418 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,751 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,631 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,870 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,922 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,346 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,121 miles

Cracking to both front tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,377 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,507 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,035 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,377 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)

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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YO53 RZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YO53 RZG, 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 YO53 RZG registered?

YO53 RZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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