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GD03 GXS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,027 mi
Last recorded131,027 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 GXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 131,027 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 123,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 123,808 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light brake lens as whole broken but secured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 122,812 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 116,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 113,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 103,927 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 103,881 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,608 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,677 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,677 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,690 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,151 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,897 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,153 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 19,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

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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GD03 GXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GD03 GXS, 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 GD03 GXS registered?

GD03 GXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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