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GK53 KZW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,533 mi
Last recorded97,533 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NSR/OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 87,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has worn edge

Offside Front **tyre has badly deteriorated sidewall**

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,330 miles

brake warning light on

nearside rear tyre has slightly damaged inner sidewall

offside front tyre has slightly damaged inner and outter sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2015 78,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on

nearside rear tyre has slightly damaged inner sidewall

offside front tyre has slightly damaged inner and outter sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,024 miles

Nearside front tyre has split close to bead

Offside front tyre deteriorated and damaged sidewall

Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,022 miles

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

*Nearside front tyre has split close to bead*

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

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

Offside front tyre has damaged sidewall

Offside front tyre with deteriorated inner and outer sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has badly damaged sidewall

offside rear tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large cut offside front tyre sidewall

nearside front & rear wheels slightly destorted inner rim

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large cut offside front tyre sidewall

nearside front & rear wheels slightly destorted inner rim

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front and nearside rear wheels welded repairs

Sidewall damaged on offside front tyre no cords exposed

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,683 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 66,681 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dammage to osf outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,044 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 61,044 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,815 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 KZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK53 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

GK53 KZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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