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GM03 FMU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,862 mi
Last recorded94,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 94,862 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 94,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 fitted (should be 245/40/17) (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,059 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 75,182 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 69,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake wear warning light on

Fail 29 Nov 2019 63,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working switch faulty (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake wear warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,177 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 63,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,227 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 60,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,815 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 50,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot laden preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,119 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 38,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,357 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,852 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,280 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,365 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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GM03 FMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GM03 FMU, 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 GM03 FMU registered?

GM03 FMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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