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YP53 GSO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,798 mi
Last recorded78,798 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 78,798 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 72,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 59,264 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 51,931 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,634 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,293 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 49,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,456 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,642 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 42,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,283 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 37,283 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,535 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 21,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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YP53 GSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YP53 GSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 GSO registered?

YP53 GSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is YP53 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 GSO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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