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F99 GAV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,395 mi
Last recorded135,395 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF99 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 135,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 135,248 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,329 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 97,328 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 90,940 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 82,263 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,031 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 76,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 76,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 69,468 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 69,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,768 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,502 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,375 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 30,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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F99 GAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F99 GAV, 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 F99 GAV registered?

F99 GAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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