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GL53 VXH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,025 mi
Last recorded81,025 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,025 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 73,778 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing X 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing X 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing X 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing X 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,790 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 60,545 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,695 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear reflector repaired with red lens tape but not showing white light

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre getting low on centre tread

Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre getting low on centre tread

slight play in near side front inner steering joint

Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 48,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,662 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 VXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

GL53 VXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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