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GX53 VEU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,310 mi
Last recorded92,310 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt driver side ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt driver side ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Cracked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 88,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Cracked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside rear pads (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside front (1.7.5a)

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some itens

Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside rear pads (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside front (1.7.5a)

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some itens

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,382 miles

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

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

windscreen has a crack, not on driver's view

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,330 miles

rear tyre walls slightly cracked and chipped

Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,309 miles

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

rear tyre walls slightly cracked and chipped

Pass 2 May 2013 59,577 miles

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

rear tyre walls slightly cracked

slight play in rack

Fail 27 Apr 2012 56,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in rack

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,913 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,904 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 37,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,214 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 VEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

GX53 VEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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