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GV03 KFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 KFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 112,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,204 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 101,554 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 101,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak outlet pipe from catalyst split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 90,576 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 90,576 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,142 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,993 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 77,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,688 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,811 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,463 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,460 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 56,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,255 miles

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

Please note: Front and rear registration plates are secured only by double sided tape and are on top of another set of registration plates.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,853 miles

Please Note: Both front and rear registration plates are secured by double sided tape over another set of registration plates.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,869 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,847 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 26,847 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 KFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KFN, 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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What year was GV03 KFN registered?

GV03 KFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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