MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
very slight play in near side rear anti roll bar link
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
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
rear anti roll bar d bushes worn
small exhaust leak from catalytic converter (hair line crack)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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