MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack end ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack end ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion rear end
exhaust center clamp is cracked
slight imbalance o/s/r brake
slight play n/s/r anti roll bar end link and bushes
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing trim , grommet has fallen out (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion rear end
exhaust center clamp is cracked
slight imbalance o/s/r brake
slight play n/s/r anti roll bar end link and bushes
brake fluctuation on both rear brakes
corrosion rear end
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play n/s/r anti roll bar end link
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake fluctuation on both rear brakes
corrosion rear end
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play n/s/r anti roll bar end link
corrosion starting on under side
corrosion starting on under side
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in o/s/r anti role bar bush
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres starting to wear on edges
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f seat belt lazy retracting
unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items
front brake discs slightly worn and o/s/r disc pitted on inside
front discs slightly worn
o/s/f seatbelt lazy retracting
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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GV53 OBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GV53 OBU, 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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GV53 OBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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