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GU03 VEW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,010 mi
Last recorded104,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 104,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,543 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 98,543 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,685 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,849 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 87,794 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,011 miles

EML illuminated

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,596 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,510 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

eml light on

fog light tell tale stays on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,217 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,144 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 56,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,293 miles

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,920 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,669 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 VEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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