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GK53 HLE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,716 mi
Last recorded87,716 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 72,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,073 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 68,073 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 64,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,513 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 HLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GK53 HLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK53 HLE registered?

GK53 HLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is GK53 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 HLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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