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GM03 LWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

254,892 mi
Last recorded254,892 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 254,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 151,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 146,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 146,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 141,175 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 140,397 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 140,397 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 140,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 140,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 138,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 129,020 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 129,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 119,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,311 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension inner bushing deteriorated and has slight free play.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,311 miles

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

Centre brake lamp not working

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension inner bushing deteriorated and has slight free play.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,675 miles

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

Offside front road spring broken but seated ok.

Some wear in front suspension bushing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 49,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front road spring broken but seated ok.

Some wear in front suspension bushing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,036 miles

Offside front roadspring broken, looks to be seated ok in its locating cup. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,925 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 91,925 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,685 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,232 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,716 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,791 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,986 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,721 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 62,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,567 miles

all wheels slight curb damage

nail in offside rear tyre

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 LWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LWG, 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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GM03 LWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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