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GY53 MPU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

145,126 mi
Last recorded145,126 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 MPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 145,126 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 142,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 138,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 132,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 125,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,088 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,583 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,365 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,382 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear and crack on outer edges suggest wheel alignment

off side front anti roll bar movement sensor opporating arm broken

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 88,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,998 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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GY53 MPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GY53 MPU, 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 GY53 MPU registered?

GY53 MPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is GY53 MPU safe to buy?

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