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A12 GES

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,406 mi
Last recorded96,406 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 96,406 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,667 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,885 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,022 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 76,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,617 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 24 Oct 2009 54,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,680 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,676 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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A12 GES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A12 GES, 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 A12 GES registered?

A12 GES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is A12 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 GES shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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