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GX53 ZLE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 ZLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 95,880 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 95,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,100 miles

Nearside Front 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))

both head lamps misting

Fail 20 Oct 2022 91,100 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

both head lamps misting

parking brake effort just scrapped through

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,239 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

advise tracking

both front head lamps misting

both rear coil springs not fully located, and rubbing on arms. not likely to come out of spring cup

Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,999 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 84,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 81,625 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 81,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,407 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,004 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 29 Oct 2016 58,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2015 37,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Rear tyres 3ml of tread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,710 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,718 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,497 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 ZLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

GX53 ZLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GX53 ZLE safe to buy?

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