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GV03 KFW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,955 mi
Last recorded182,955 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 KFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 182,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 169,103 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 145,707 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 138,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 138,277 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 126,668 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 126,485 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 112,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 112,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 93,873 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 93,873 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has cut to sidewall but not down to cords

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 KFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFW, 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 KFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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