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DU53 GZW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,060 mi
Last recorded136,060 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 GZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 136,060 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 136,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 127,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 127,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 114,538 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visual sign of any leaks, [engine covers fitted]

Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 103,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,373 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2012 94,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,464 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 81,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 68,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,522 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 53,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre punctured.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 4,354 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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DU53 GZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU53 GZW, 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 DU53 GZW registered?

DU53 GZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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