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GK53 HYM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,301 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Feb 2026 84,299 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Feb 2025 76,008 miles

oil leak from engine

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2025 76,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

oil leak from engine

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,960 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,552 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 65,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 65,037 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 63,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,227 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,723 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 53,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,624 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 49,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 45,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,904 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,800 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 32,795 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,975 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 28,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,362 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 36,362 miles

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

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

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 HYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

GK53 HYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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