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GU03 CHC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,371 mi
Last recorded113,371 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes in front of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible coolant leak. Coolant appears to be dripping from under side of engine to g/box area.

Some play in steering joints

Under side of gear box wet with oil

Fail 26 Feb 2019 113,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes in front of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible coolant leak. Coolant appears to be dripping from under side of engine to g/box area.

Some play in steering joints

Under side of gear box wet with oil

Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

em light on

Fail 13 Feb 2018 104,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn heavily inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

em light on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,042 miles

Both front head lamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords. 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Underside of auto gear box wet with oil

Fail 21 Feb 2017 96,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs corroded and worn. Front pads appear low and appear heat cracked. Would advise replacement.

Both front head lamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords. 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Underside of auto gear box wet with oil

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,134 miles

Both head lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,840 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust deteriorated in places

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,863 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2014 77,863 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

center exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,788 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,875 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 CHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU03 CHC, 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 CHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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