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GF53 UTN

2003 Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,001 mi
Last recorded136,001 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UTN
MakeMercedes
ModelCLK270 CDI Avan'de A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 136,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 130,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,279 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 126,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,801 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 108,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass discoloured.

Fail 1 May 2019 108,914 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door mirror glass discoloured.

Pass 8 May 2018 103,183 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 103,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 100,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 100,135 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,519 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 91,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 88,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2012 84,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2011 79,611 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken but not leaking any gases

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 79,611 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust clamp broken but not leaking any gases

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,180 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,615 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,023 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A?

Based on 530 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
3,771
Miles/Year
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement 2
coil spring fractured 2
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH 2
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1
Full Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A reliability report

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GF53 UTN is a 2003 Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

The most common reason a Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A fails its MOT is torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF53 UTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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GF53 UTN is a 2003 Mercedes CLK270 CDI Avan'de A, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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