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GU53 ODF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,983 mi
Last recorded172,983 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ODF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 172,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 164,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 160,943 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 156,565 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 156,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 152,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 152,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 145,932 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 145,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,744 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 129,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,205 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 121,205 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,482 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2012 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,071 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2011 86,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 73,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,396 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 47,625 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,625 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,100 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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GU53 ODF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GU53 ODF, 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 GU53 ODF registered?

GU53 ODF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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