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GX53 VBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,033 mi
Last recorded81,033 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,771 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,860 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,329 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,312 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,868 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,416 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,741 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,636 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,317 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,732 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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 VBZ 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 95%.

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 GX53 VBZ, 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 GX53 VBZ registered?

GX53 VBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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