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GM03 FXK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,658 mi
Last recorded98,658 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 98,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,687 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front & rear damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 96,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,602 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 93,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 90,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 R17 Y Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,402 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

multiple exhaust brackets broken

Fail 1 Aug 2019 88,402 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

multiple exhaust brackets broken

Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,117 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 85,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,783 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f steel and alloy arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 81,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened brake pad pins corroded and coming out of caliper (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f steel and alloy arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,268 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 78,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,072 miles

Centre Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper smearing

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,072 miles

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

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

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

Centre Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper smearing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,317 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,399 miles

Both front thrust arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,545 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 53,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,250 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 49,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,306 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 FXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

GM03 FXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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