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GV03 KFE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 KFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 165,075 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 165,075 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 164,837 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 162,892 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,492 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 151,485 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 121,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 121,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 117,736 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 113,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 103,751 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 103,751 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2015 94,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 82,096 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 82,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2013 79,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 76,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 May 2011 72,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 72,346 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 67,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,417 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 48,417 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KFE, 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 KFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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