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GL52 VFH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,818 mi
Last recorded88,818 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 77,003 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 71,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both side (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,066 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 67,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,593 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,464 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,599 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic side sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,875 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads are starting to get low

Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,381 miles

wiper marks to screen

Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,380 miles

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

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

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

e.m.light on

wiper marks to screen

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,692 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,695 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,617 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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GL52 VFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GL52 VFH, 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 GL52 VFH registered?

GL52 VFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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The MOT history for GL52 VFH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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