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GR53 TCH

2018 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

28,962 mi
Last recorded28,962 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 TCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 28,962 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,456 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 27,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 27,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured Cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 23,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 31,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 92,387 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 12,771 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 8,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 6,789 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush perishing just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 89,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush perishing just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,369 miles

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drop link rubber perishing

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,229 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,053 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2015 83,624 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,964 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 81,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,020 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 74,016 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 64,229 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front tyres low on inside edges

rear anti roll bar corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2011 64,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front tyres low on inside edges

rear anti roll bar corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,219 miles

front brake discs heavily worn,more so on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,495 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,410 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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GR53 TCH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 GR53 TCH, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GR53 TCH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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