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YT53 YKG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,586 mi
Last recorded73,586 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 71,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 70,665 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 70,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,626 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 70,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jul 2014 65,999 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,046 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 64,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,905 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,395 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,058 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 39,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,104 miles

N/S/R tyre 1.6mm at time of test

O/S/R Tyre 2mm at time of test

Rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,587 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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YT53 YKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YT53 YKG, 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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YT53 YKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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