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GK53 ODA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,204 mi
Last recorded103,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 ODA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 103,204 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 103,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 103,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolts to the spring carrier on the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolts to the spring carrier on the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,751 miles

Nearside Parking brake very slow in comparison to apply

Fail 23 Feb 2023 102,750 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake very slow in comparison to apply

Offside Main beam pointing to sky as though bulb incorrectly fitted. Aim not testable on main beam for mot

Pass 11 Feb 2022 102,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,371 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 99,499 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 99,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 99,283 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 99,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 99,002 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,840 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 97,789 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

crankshaft pulley loos

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,503 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,567 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 79,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,651 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2008 57,717 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,954 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 41,954 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ODA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

GK53 ODA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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