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GM03 FTE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,388 mi
Last recorded115,388 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 115,388 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, light output and beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R bumper damage

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 115,382 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, light output and beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R bumper damage

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

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 109,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,602 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 104,595 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,937 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,363 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 100,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,670 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,696 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,696 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,707 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 FTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

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

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