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GJ52 OGG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,794 mi
Last recorded192,794 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 192,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 190,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 188,700 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 186,897 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Towbar fitted, trailer electrical socket removed

Fail 20 Jan 2015 186,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 176,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 176,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 161,176 miles

all tyres have cracks in the sidewalls caused by loading, not age, not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 147,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 134,862 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 134,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 121,667 miles

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2009 107,881 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 107,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 93,430 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 93,422 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 25 Jan 2007 80,163 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 80,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,819 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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GJ52 OGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ52 OGG, 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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GJ52 OGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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