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YX53 YDT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,679 mi
Last recorded113,679 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 113,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 108,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2023 107,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 107,123 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 104,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 101,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,749 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,532 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 94,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,826 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,498 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 79,016 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 79,016 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,294 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 69,953 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 69,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,155 miles

deep cut in outer wall of offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge-signs of run flat!

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,481 miles

dents in ns door, both rear tyres on 2mm

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 YDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YDT, 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 YX53 YDT registered?

YX53 YDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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