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GU03 VHH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

158,538 mi
Last recorded158,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 158,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Excessive black smoke. (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Bulb is LED bulb and is blue. (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Bulb is LED bulb and is blue. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers inop. (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from centre section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Oil leak from front and rear of engine. ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,791 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 134,486 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 134,486 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,424 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 128,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 118,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 118,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 106,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 106,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,458 miles

front and rear tyre size different

Fail 18 Jun 2011 91,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear tyre size different

Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,326 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 77,214 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,655 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 11 Jun 2009 65,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

high imbalance on front brakes

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,702 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 54,702 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,936 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 28,912 miles

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

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 VHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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