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AO53 GYN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 95,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,478 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,915 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,309 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 80,305 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 79,067 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,348 miles

rear sections of metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,513 miles

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

o/s+n/s front tyres have cuts on tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,902 miles

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,679 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,393 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,217 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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AO53 GYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AO53 GYN, 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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AO53 GYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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