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GL53 KKE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

140,246 mi
Last recorded140,246 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 140,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 139,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slice in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 138,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 137,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 134,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 133,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,396 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 128,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 126,602 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 124,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 116,401 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 110,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,498 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 90,435 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Washer's getting weak.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 85,433 miles

washer's getting weak reqiure future attention.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,778 miles

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,819 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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GL53 KKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GL53 KKE, 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 GL53 KKE registered?

GL53 KKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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