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GV03 HTA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,588 mi
Last recorded67,588 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 HTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 67,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 64,046 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2019 64,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 5,578 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 55,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 44,518 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,269 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 38,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,040 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 37,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,656 miles

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

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

nearsdie rear tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

nearside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

nearside indicator side repeater lense slightly deteriorated.

offside front wheel slightly damaged.

offside indicator side repeater lense slightly deteriorated.

offside rear tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,513 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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GV03 HTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV03 HTA, 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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GV03 HTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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