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GM03 HXK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

173,891 mi
Last recorded173,891 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 173,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate catching on disc

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 173,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate catching on disc

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 168,704 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 168,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mmleft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mmleft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 156,932 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 156,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,374 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 136,309 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 3 Nov 2021 120,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened both sides, suspension arm inner bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive around inner bush of rear control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 116,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive around inner bush of rear control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,898 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,968 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,578 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,996 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,410 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

GM03 HXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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