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GK53 LPV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,337 mi
Last recorded129,337 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 129,337 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak around gearbox ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 121,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak around gearbox ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 110,268 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front exhaust brackets broken

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,263 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 91,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,413 miles

Upper stop lamp only working in part

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,187 miles

Center stop lamp some of the bulbs not working

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,525 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 67,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,882 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,011 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 LPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

GK53 LPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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