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YS53 UGC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,975 mi
Last recorded174,975 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 174,975 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 174,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 174,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pipe on fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,069 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 172,057 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 167,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 165,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 162,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 158,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 149,448 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 149,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 138,933 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 1 Oct 2013 130,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 118,983 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,726 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,249 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 84,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,184 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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YS53 UGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS53 UGC, 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 YS53 UGC registered?

YS53 UGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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