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MC53 GMX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,045 mi
Last recorded138,045 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 GMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,806 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 128,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 114,448 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,156 miles

drivers front tyre worn edges

front bumper damaged

rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2012 104,065 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

drivers front tyre worn edges

front bumper damaged

rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 90,721 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,169 miles

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

both front tyres split inner sidewalls

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,696 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,277 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake pads getting low

nearside/offside front rubber suspension bushes starting too split

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,635 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,635 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MC53 GMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC53 GMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC53 GMX registered?

MC53 GMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is MC53 GMX safe to buy?

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