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GN53 UPL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,027 mi
Last recorded84,027 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 UPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,027 miles

Both nearside tyres have curb rash on outer sidewalls

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall badly damaged but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Oct 2021 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cuts on sidewall - not revealing cords

Fail 9 Aug 2019 81,836 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. switch missing (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cuts on sidewall - not revealing cords

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,578 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,896 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,064 miles

O/S/F tyre outter wall damaged

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre scuffed

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,519 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,515 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,515 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,682 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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GN53 UPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GN53 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

GN53 UPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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