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GF53 VJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,725 mi
Last recorded101,725 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,725 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))

head-lights deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,709 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

head-lights deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,088 miles

front tyres starting to get close to legal limit

head-lights deteriorated

oil leak

parking brake weak

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in the near side rear tyre

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,732 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,817 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded.

n/s and o/s headlamp plastic lenses have been damaged by uv benefit has been given to vehicle presenter.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,793 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,730 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 31,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,892 miles

Number plates lettering faded but visable

Thrust arm bushes worn/split but no excessive play

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,459 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,571 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres getting near limit

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 VJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF53 VJJ, 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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GF53 VJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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