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GN03 KAU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,749 mi
Last recorded51,749 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,160 miles

nearside front tyre cuts outer wall.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 50,160 miles

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

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

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

engine management light staying on.

nearside front tyre cuts outer wall.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,927 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 44,927 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 42,993 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight lip on front discs

Fail 5 May 2010 42,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Slight lip on front discs

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,418 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 32,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Handbrake warning light stays on

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,550 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW APPROXIMIATELY 2.0 MM MINIMUM LIMIT IS 1.5 MM

Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,094 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 21,090 miles

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT IS LAZY IN RETRACTING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

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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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GN03 KAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GN03 KAU, 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 GN03 KAU registered?

GN03 KAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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