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AP53 GMF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,368 mi
Last recorded175,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 175,368 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 166,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 166,153 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 162,916 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,621 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 154,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 142,861 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 142,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 130,927 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 118,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,949 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 102,949 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but cords not showing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 91,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded

injector blowing

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but cords not showing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,934 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 84,266 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 84,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 80,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,010 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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AP53 GMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP53 GMF, 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 AP53 GMF registered?

AP53 GMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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