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GV03 SYF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,024 mi
Last recorded153,024 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 153,024 miles

plastic sill kit fitted and shields and under body trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,232 miles

Plastic sill kit fitted to this model. Underbody and engine shields and trays obscure some testable items/areas

Pass 3 Jun 2019 147,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 145,290 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 145,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 133,474 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 133,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,443 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,577 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 118,545 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,853 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 113,853 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 106,101 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WEAR

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES WEAR

Fail 11 Apr 2012 57,628 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WEAR

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES WEAR

Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,418 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,467 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,838 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 SYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

GV03 SYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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The MOT history for GV03 SYF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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