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CF03 GCV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,259 mi
Last recorded124,259 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 GCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 124,259 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

cut on inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not reaching cords

eml light illuminated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r inner side light slightly deteriorated

oil leak

plow plug warning light illuminated

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop link ball joints

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 20 May 2017 124,257 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (tow eye fitted to front (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty wont stay on when turning right (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch faulty (works sometimes if pushed hard and moved around (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

cut to inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not reaching cords

eml light illuminated on dash

engine covers,under trays and outer sill covers fitted

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

glow plug light on dash illuminated

o/s/r inner sidelight bulb slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight oil leak

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop link ball joints and o/s/f ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

very slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2014 112,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light and glow plug light on dash

rear exhasust box casing slightly corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,080 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes & rear exhaust are corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 104,080 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

brake pipes & rear exhaust are corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 98,608 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 93,311 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 93,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,467 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 60,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,356 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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CF03 GCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CF03 GCV, 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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CF03 GCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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