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GV53 VUK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,108 mi
Last recorded152,108 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 152,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2023 152,107 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All round (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 146,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 144,587 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 138,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 128,612 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 119,769 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 119,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 103,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,906 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

reduced damping effect at rear shock absorbers

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,315 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,391 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,813 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 500,099 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,997 miles

centre brake light lens cracked

large under trays

slight movement in both front wheels

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 VUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV53 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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