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YX53 LDN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,769 mi
Last recorded75,769 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 LDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 75,769 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 75,769 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 72,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 70,082 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,122 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 68,120 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,997 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,592 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 57,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,107 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,703 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 48,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,290 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,557 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,598 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 14,997 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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YX53 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YX53 LDN, 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 YX53 LDN registered?

YX53 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is YX53 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 LDN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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