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GK53 HNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,508 mi
Last recorded106,508 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,508 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 106,481 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 100,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 97,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 97,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,939 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 89,930 miles

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 Headlight Lens Is Cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 79,786 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,229 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 69,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,663 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 53,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 47,330 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 May 2013 47,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2012 45,696 miles

engine management light on

srs light on

Pass 25 May 2011 42,967 miles

n/s/f tca bush starting to peel out

Fail 11 May 2011 42,754 miles

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

n/s/f tca bush starting to peel out

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 12 May 2010 35,203 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,732 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 14,732 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 HNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNZ, 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 GK53 HNZ registered?

GK53 HNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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