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GP53 USU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,435 mi
Last recorded134,435 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

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

Nearside headlamp top mount broken but lamp still secure

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside side repeater lens damaged

parking brake performance only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 14 Jun 2016 120,916 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting visibility

Nearside Front Damage to wing and bumper

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has possible puncture

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

Oil leaks

Outer sill covers fitted restricting visibility

Vehicle under covers fitted restricting visibility

Fail 14 Jun 2016 120,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted restricting visibility

Nearside Front Damage to wing and bumper

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has possible puncture

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

Oil leaks

Outer sill covers fitted restricting visibility

Vehicle under covers fitted restricting visibility

Pass 15 Jun 2015 110,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 110,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,805 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 102,805 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,749 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,076 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,968 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 82,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 73,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,515 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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GP53 USU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

GP53 USU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is GP53 USU safe to buy?

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