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GY53 UKU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,792 mi
Last recorded112,792 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 112,792 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 112,782 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 May 2017 180,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak under tray and gearbox wet with oil ()

Pass 25 May 2016 103,008 miles

Indicator stalk faulty but indicators still operational

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

nearside front and offside front tyres perished 205/55/16

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished 225/50/16

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 103,008 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Indicator stalk faulty but indicators still operational

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

nearside front and offside front tyres perished 205/55/16

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished 225/50/16

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,948 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible)

Pass 9 May 2013 74,879 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible)

offside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,650 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 56,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

slight sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,574 miles

front brake discs worn

slight sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,941 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2009 35,804 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,695 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 33,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,575 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 UKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY53 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

GY53 UKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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