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GV03 HWA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,201 mi
Last recorded43,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 HWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 43,201 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension areas corroded

underbody coated with sealant

Fail 29 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NSR and OSR ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 31,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake and suspension components corroded underside

Pass 16 May 2018 30,241 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 30,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door aperture (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 29,154 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 29,154 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 28,345 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 28,345 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 25,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs pitting

windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs pitting

windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,880 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 21,880 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge and perished

Pass 3 May 2012 20,229 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 20,227 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,675 miles

n/s/f tyre has considerable damage to sidewall

Pass 23 May 2008 9,396 miles

slight leak steering damper

Pass 3 May 2007 6,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,613 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 HWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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