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GV53 PDO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,916 mi
Last recorded214,916 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2024 214,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear - front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear - front (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Front brake pads split / cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2019 205,456 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 199,978 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 199,978 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 194,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres badly warn on inner shoulders 205/55/16

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

advise alignment

Fail 14 Jun 2017 194,453 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres badly warn on inner shoulders 205/55/16

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

advise alignment

Pass 5 Feb 2016 193,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 193,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 192,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 176,444 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 179,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 162,958 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 162,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 138,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 107,439 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 107,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 90,605 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 90,605 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,545 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall - no cords exposed

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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GV53 PDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PDO, 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 PDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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