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GU53 OMF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,892 mi
Last recorded185,892 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 185,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 169,595 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 149,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

drive belt cracked

front screen washers low

front wipers poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2009 148,436 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

drive belt cracked

front screen washers low

front wipers poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2008 117,804 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 117,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 90,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 90,046 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GU53 OMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU53 OMF?

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What year was GU53 OMF registered?

GU53 OMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is GU53 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 OMF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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