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GM03 HJY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,577 mi
Last recorded143,577 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 143,577 miles

Park brake requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 142,828 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 142,828 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,862 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 139,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2014 138,819 miles

Both Front Tyres Poor On Edges

Offside Wiper Poor

Oil Leak From Between Engine And Gearbox

Stonechip In Windscreen

Fail 13 May 2014 138,745 miles

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

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

Both Front Tyres Poor On Edges

Offside Wiper Poor

Oil Leak From Between Engine And Gearbox

Stonechip In Windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2013 133,520 miles

Oil Leak Between Engine And Gearbox

Rear Pads Appear Low

Stonechip In Windscreen

Wipers Poor

Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,240 miles

Airbag Light On

Slight Oil Leak Between Engine And Gearbox Area

Stonechip In Windscreen

Wipers Poor

Pass 13 May 2011 113,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 98,967 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 98,956 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 82,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 63,957 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 May 2008 63,957 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 52,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 May 2006 32,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

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 HJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HJY, 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 HJY registered?

GM03 HJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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