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FB53 GKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,448 mi
Last recorded68,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,448 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 68,448 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,624 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,608 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 56,321 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,872 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,794 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,612 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 40,907 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,152 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 35,148 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,528 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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FB53 GKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FB53 GKJ, 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 FB53 GKJ registered?

FB53 GKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FB53 GKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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