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GIG 6981

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,392 mi
Last recorded68,392 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 6981
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,392 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,800 miles

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

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable BOTH SIDES (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,683 miles

Engine management light stays on

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 46,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,965 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 34,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,363 miles

Offside front tyre has slight cut to inner sidewall.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,922 miles

front wiper starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,345 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,977 miles

fuel line damaged at centre

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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GIG 6981 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GIG 6981, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIG 6981 registered?

GIG 6981 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is GIG 6981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 6981 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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