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YT53 WLE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,926 mi
Last recorded116,926 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 WLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 116,926 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 101,762 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,419 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,782 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 88,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 88,517 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 81,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,207 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 3 Feb 2010 65,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 65,339 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,073 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 48,073 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 36,956 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and wearing low

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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YT53 WLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YT53 WLE, 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 YT53 WLE registered?

YT53 WLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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