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YP53 GUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

214,719 mi
Last recorded214,719 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 214,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 214,718 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 205,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 195,653 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 20 Sep 2014 195,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 186,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 186,462 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 174,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 174,808 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 158,142 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

glow plug light on

Fail 23 Sep 2011 158,142 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

glow plug light on

Pass 4 Oct 2010 144,229 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 144,229 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

o/s tail lght substitute light on.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 129,701 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 29 Sep 2008 117,123 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 97,676 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 75,629 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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YP53 GUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP53 GUC, 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 YP53 GUC registered?

YP53 GUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 GUC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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