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GR03 ECJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,976 mi
Last recorded106,976 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 ECJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 84,573 miles

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,667 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 71,886 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside slight play tie rod in steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2018 64,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside slight play tie rod in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,490 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,291 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,841 miles

off side front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,953 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,031 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,970 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,415 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 23 Jul 2007 20,487 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,127 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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GR03 ECJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GR03 ECJ, 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 GR03 ECJ registered?

GR03 ECJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is GR03 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 ECJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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