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AX03 FGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,140 mi
Last recorded63,140 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,140 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting in treads. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 63,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting in treads. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust hanger bracket corroded off but system adequately supported.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front shock absorbers corroding.

Fail 25 Jan 2020 60,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise cracking to side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise cracking to side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front shock absorbers corroding.

Pass 31 Dec 2018 60,189 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 60,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,660 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger broken but system supported o.k

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low,3 - 4mm. (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 59,155 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low,3 - 4mm. (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,921 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on braking surface

Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on braking surface

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,369 miles

o/s/r tyre has age cracks all over

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,379 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm and perished

Fail 5 Jul 2012 56,397 miles

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

Front brake pads worn very low (close to limit) and discs slightly worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm and perished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,606 miles

Both Rear coil springs corroded.

Front brake pads 2-3mm

N/s/f coil spring corroded.

O/s/r tyre 3mm.

Rear brake pads 3mm.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,528 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on edges.

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

Nearside rear tyre is punctured,was low on pressure,inner sidewall is badly worn,close to cords.Strong Advise.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads worn to approx 2-3mm

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,729 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

N/S rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 43,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

N/S rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,944 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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AX03 FGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AX03 FGZ, 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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AX03 FGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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