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GF53 EUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,747 mi
Last recorded112,747 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,747 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 111,513 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 111,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 109,342 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 109,342 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,402 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 106,385 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 101,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,960 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

wet test

Fail 3 Nov 2020 96,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

wet test

Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,048 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays covered in oil

Fail 23 Apr 2019 96,048 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays covered in oil

Pass 1 May 2018 95,190 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2017 94,339 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 91,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishing & cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,665 miles

handbrake not returning properly

n/s front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,313 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,942 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

nail in the o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 76,852 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,007 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,863 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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GF53 EUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GF53 EUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF53 EUJ?

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What year was GF53 EUJ registered?

GF53 EUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GF53 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 EUJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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