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AX52 GZH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

188,608 mi
Last recorded188,608 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 GZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 188,608 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 187,223 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 187,138 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 187,138 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 186,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 185,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 184,165 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 182,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 181,452 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 177,484 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 177,483 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jun 2017 167,806 miles

nearside front lower arm bush has some movement and perished

offside front lower arm ball joint partially siezed

Pass 27 Jun 2016 151,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 37,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 126,214 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 126,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside indicator wing repeater loose

Fail 24 Jul 2013 115,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside indicator wing repeater loose

Fail 26 Jul 2012 107,623 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 107,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 101,854 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,848 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,271 miles

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 11 Oct 2007 86,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,157 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,157 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 67,127 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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AX52 GZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 AX52 GZH, 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 AX52 GZH registered?

AX52 GZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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