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GJ53 VXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,641 mi
Last recorded138,641 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 138,641 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms and shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 138,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (rear) arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,918 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2022 135,918 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,830 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 132,830 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,058 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 130,023 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 126,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 122,602 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 122,602 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake, lever has been secured out of use (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Handbrake shoes grabbing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,560 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn in middle (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 118,439 miles

Rear rear brake binding park brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front nail in tread

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn in middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,841 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 98,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 91,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2012 91,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,616 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 78,396 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing outer edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing outer edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,373 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,373 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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 48,192 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,600 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 VXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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