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GV03 JFA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,089 mi
Last recorded57,089 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 JFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,334 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,746 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,015 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 54,133 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,276 miles

n/s/f bottom wishbone balljoint dust cover deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,019 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 49,465 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm front (2.4.F.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 49,392 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,032 miles

all tyres on the vehicle front and rear are cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,754 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2012 38,810 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 38,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 35,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 32,573 miles

front catalyst convertor slight rattlle.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,968 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 29,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

restricted examination due to plastic covers fitted to underside

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 JFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV03 JFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV03 JFA registered?

GV03 JFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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