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RE53 GPO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,467 mi
Last recorded107,467 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 107,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 104,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 101,727 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,323 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 94,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,816 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing, nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing, offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken pig tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing, nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing, offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,416 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Service brake recorded 53%.rear brakes need adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,475 miles

nearside rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 72,475 miles

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

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

nearside rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,199 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 69,199 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 66,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,034 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 60,815 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 56,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 52,336 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 4 Oct 2008 47,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,081 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 37,832 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 37,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RE53 GPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RE53 GPO, 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 RE53 GPO registered?

RE53 GPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RE53 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 GPO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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