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GP53 KXV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,437 mi
Last recorded91,437 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 KXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,437 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside headlamp lenses, protective coating has faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount at the side of rear differential (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside subframe mounting bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 4 May 2023 87,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 87,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside & offside, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Nearside & offside (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,976 miles

All brake discs corroded

All four tyres perished

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

Offside mirror deterated

Fail 5 Oct 2021 80,969 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All brake discs corroded

All four tyres perished

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

Offside mirror deterated

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,834 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 76,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,832 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2014 72,832 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,870 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,767 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 46,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,637 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 38,637 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 30,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 30,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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GP53 KXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GP53 KXV, 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 GP53 KXV registered?

GP53 KXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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