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GL03 UTK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,872 mi
Last recorded89,872 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,872 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 89,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective mounting broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,635 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 65,635 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,856 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 54,856 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 47,183 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 39,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,391 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,502 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,352 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 19,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,788 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,509 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 10,509 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,824 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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GL03 UTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL03 UTK, 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 GL03 UTK registered?

GL03 UTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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