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GX53 AXN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

106,552 mi
Last recorded106,552 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 AXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 106,552 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 106,511 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 102,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 102,486 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 93,142 miles

N/s/f headlight reflector slightly worn

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 93,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

N/s/f headlight reflector slightly worn

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 93,015 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,155 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 89,154 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

CAT INTERNALS RATTLING

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,251 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS SLACK

Fail 31 Jan 2019 86,224 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS SLACK

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,401 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S FRONT , REAR INNER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH PERISHING

N/S FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,374 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of pair (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of pair (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,207 miles

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 64,207 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 57,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S FRONT TYRE BECOMING LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Fail 21 Feb 2013 50,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,156 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,318 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,315 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,496 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 23,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,643 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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GX53 AXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GX53 AXN, 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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GX53 AXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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