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GK53 GFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,180 mi
Last recorded192,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 GFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 192,180 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 192,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall ( Ran Flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 188,565 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 174,731 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has several side wall repairs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 164,134 miles

Engine fuel pump looks damp

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear light on

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Feb 2015 149,852 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 125,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 120,512 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 112,762 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,367 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 106,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,620 miles

front number plate backing comming away at top

nearside front tyre has wear to outer shoulder

Fail 15 Feb 2010 98,620 miles

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

front number plate backing comming away at top

nearside front tyre has wear to outer shoulder

Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,420 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM TORQUE STRUT BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,905 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 51,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,898 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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GK53 GFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 GK53 GFE, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK53 GFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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