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YW53 EEF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,606 mi
Last recorded70,606 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,606 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 68,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 68,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

x2 exhaust brackets insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,706 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 65,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,368 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,541 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,897 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 56,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,315 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 52,315 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,383 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,127 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,587 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,888 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 27,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,849 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,289 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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YW53 EEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW53 EEF, 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 YW53 EEF registered?

YW53 EEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is YW53 EEF safe to buy?

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