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AC03 GLV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Bronze Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,318 mi
Last recorded74,318 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2018 64,268 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 64,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,136 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 48,730 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,058 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2015 39,881 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,977 miles

MINOR CRACKING TO FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 34,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

MINOR CRACKING TO FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,257 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,741 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 24,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 8,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,845 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 8,329 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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AC03 GLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Bronze with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AC03 GLV, 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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AC03 GLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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