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YO53 TWC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 TWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 98,365 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective All headlamps frosted / glazed over reducing light & light pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear hoses deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 98,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective All headlamps frosted / glazed over reducing light & light pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear hoses deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 77,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2017 77,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,668 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,574 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,940 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,628 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 25,628 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,640 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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YO53 TWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YO53 TWC, 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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YO53 TWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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