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GU03 BFL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 BFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 108,973 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 108,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material whole section on the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,260 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cuts

offside door mirror glass poor condition

unable to see rear lower coil springs

Fail 7 Dec 2021 84,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cuts

offside door mirror glass poor condition

rear brake pads not seen

unable to see rear lower coil springs

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,056 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror glass poor condition.

unable to see rear lower coil springs. offside rear lower coil spring possibly broken.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,042 miles

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

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

offside front fog light insecure,inoperative

strong advise offside door mirror glass diffused, poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,528 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view poor condition (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,449 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,793 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,793 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,714 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front seat belt anchor point bolt cross threaded not fully tightend

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,651 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded away from exhaust centre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,787 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,572 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,068 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,243 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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GU03 BFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU03 BFL, 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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GU03 BFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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