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YY53 FGX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,322 mi
Last recorded184,322 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 184,322 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

side repeater lense broken

struggled through emissions

indicator switch doesnt remain selected

Fail 8 Oct 2020 184,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

side repeater lense broken

indicator switch doesnt remain selected

Pass 16 Apr 2019 180,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged (225/45/17)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres inner edges wearing (225/45/17)

Fail 15 Apr 2019 180,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged (225/45/17)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres inner edges wearing (225/45/17)

Pass 26 Jan 2018 176,238 miles

very slight play in near side rear anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Jan 2018 176,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

very slight play in near side rear anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Oct 2017 174,569 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaks (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

near side rear anti roll bar link has a small amount of play

Pass 1 Sep 2016 167,255 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

small exhaust leak from catalytic converter (hair line crack)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 167,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases temp repair at rear of centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

small exhaust leak from catalytic converter (hair line crack)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,755 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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YY53 FGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YY53 FGX, 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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YY53 FGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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