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GF53 UUK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,542 mi
Last recorded87,542 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,474 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,994 miles

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 16 Nov 2018 83,471 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Nov 2018 83,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,445 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,840 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,037 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,049 miles

Damage to N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall

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)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,559 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 45,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,240 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,401 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and side walls are damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2008 35,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low and side walls are damaged

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,840 miles

ADDITIONAL BRAKE LAMP [4 LEDS INOP]

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 2 Oct 2006 25,840 miles

ADDITIONAL BRAKE LAMP [4 LEDS INOP]

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UUK, 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

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What year was GF53 UUK registered?

GF53 UUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is GF53 UUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 UUK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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