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GU53 OPB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,782 mi
Last recorded110,782 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 110,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both worn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 110,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,486 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,933 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,384 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,205 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 47,223 miles

O/S/F lower suspension arm bush is starting to split

Fail 28 May 2010 47,223 miles

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

O/S/F lower suspension arm bush is starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,947 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 40,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,018 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,266 miles

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

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

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 OPB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

GU53 OPB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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