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YR53 LXM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,025 mi
Last recorded109,025 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,025 miles

underside corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,170 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,274 miles

Exhaust excessively corroded in places and rattling

Front Driver seat adjustment switch deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,274 miles

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

Exhaust excessively corroded in places and rattling

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

Offside Front Seat pivot slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,559 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 91,255 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)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,234 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn low just in limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 87,234 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn low just in limit (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front/ rear no plates , characters incorrectly placed (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

reg plates slight mispaced

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,488 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,054 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,054 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,147 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 61,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,008 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 26 Feb 2010 48,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,835 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 27 Feb 2008 38,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,585 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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YR53 LXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR53 LXM, 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 YR53 LXM registered?

YR53 LXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 LXM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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