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GJ53 PZH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,654 mi
Last recorded113,654 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 PZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 112,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,903 miles

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,899 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 108,881 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes have slight corrosion at the rear, most of the pipe is covered with unersheilds (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle front to rear

Fail 20 Apr 2018 106,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes have slight corrosion at the rear, most of the pipe is covered with unersheilds (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle front to rear

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,915 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,904 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 75,931 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,931 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,207 miles

front tyres are low on outside edges

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,736 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 57,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,490 miles

both front tyres wearing outer shoulders

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Oct 2007 46,487 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer shoulders

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,354 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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GJ53 PZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GJ53 PZH, 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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What year was GJ53 PZH registered?

GJ53 PZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 PZH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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