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YY53 WNX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,204 mi
Last recorded169,204 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 169,204 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 158,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 151,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 151,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 141,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 136,793 miles

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside front track rod end slight play

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear tyre treads worn to 2.5mm and inner edges starting to wear

Pass 20 Sep 2010 127,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 104,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 97,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 97,892 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,120 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 WNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YY53 WNX, 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 YY53 WNX registered?

YY53 WNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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