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GW53 GMW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW53 GMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 86,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 85,867 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 85,867 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,135 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 85,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,214 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 78,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides/lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm/2mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 70,711 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin more than half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 61,223 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,868 miles

both front seat belts slow to return

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,715 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,045 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 3 Dec 2013 56,045 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,065 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,279 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 53,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,078 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,078 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,762 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,727 miles

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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GW53 GMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GW53 GMW, 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 GW53 GMW registered?

GW53 GMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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