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YR53 WWT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,099 mi
Last recorded92,099 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 WWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 92,099 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,725 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 90,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,559 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,729 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 88,229 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 86,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 81,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,708 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 78,708 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Excessive oil leak.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Excessive oil leak.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lower wheel arch liner insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,097 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 50,097 miles

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

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

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

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

vision restricted to various brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,173 miles

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

electrical wires chaffed under nearside front wheel arch

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,117 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,228 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,391 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 36,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,468 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 29,468 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)

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 WWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR53 WWT, 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 YR53 WWT registered?

YR53 WWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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