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GL53 VUO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,061 mi
Last recorded63,061 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 63,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 58,248 miles

Drivers mirror glass discoloured

Fail 15 Sep 2025 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers mirror glass discoloured

Pass 23 Sep 2024 56,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,064 miles

Small splits in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,036 miles

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 11 Oct 2019 47,761 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 47,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,710 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,596 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 9 May 2014 39,385 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,102 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,342 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,320 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 32,966 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 32,966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 28,873 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 VUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL53 VUO?

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What year was GL53 VUO registered?

GL53 VUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is GL53 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 VUO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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