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GY53 UKM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,101 mi
Last recorded138,101 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 138,101 miles

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 12 Feb 2025 135,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 131,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 127,210 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,125 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 117,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,378 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,206 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 99,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower rear (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pad wear indicator wiring harness not attached to caliper

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,248 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 20 Jan 2017 93,248 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken bust exhaust still secure

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,239 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken bust exhaust still secure

Fail 27 Jan 2015 82,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to inspect rear brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,377 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,409 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,877 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 55,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,986 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,641 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,641 miles

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

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

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)

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 UKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY53 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

GY53 UKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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