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GN53 MYR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,964 mi
Last recorded128,964 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 MYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 128,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,067 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 127,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 125,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 123,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,725 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 118,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,947 miles

heat shield insecure

multiple cuts front tyres no cord

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 105,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

multiple cuts front tyres no cord

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,712 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 96,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 89,509 miles

Both front tyres worn inner and outer tread areas.Both rear tyres worn inner tread areas and o/s/r very worn.

Both number plates incorrect symbols.Slight movemnt rear number plate fixing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted.Rear exhaust fixing broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2015 89,509 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn inner and outer tread areas.Both rear tyres worn inner tread areas and o/s/r very worn.

Both number plates incorrect symbols.Slight movemnt rear number plate fixing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted.Rear exhaust fixing broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,301 miles

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

Sill covers fitted.One rear exhaust fixing broken.N/S/F AND O/S/R tyres worn slightly inner tread areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,301 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both number plates incorrect symbols.

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

Sill covers fitted.One rear exhaust fixing broken.N/S/F AND O/S/R tyres worn slightly inner tread areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,139 miles

Both number plates have incorrect symbols.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,095 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both number plates have incorrect symbols.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,864 miles

the sat nav bracket should be positioned outside of the wiper sweep

Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,864 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,863 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,733 miles

Front no.plate not fully secure.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,908 miles

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

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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GN53 MYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN53 MYR, 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 GN53 MYR registered?

GN53 MYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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