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GV03 YRD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,406 mi
Last recorded114,406 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 YRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 114,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 113,775 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 113,768 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear of exhaust modifide

Fail 3 Mar 2021 113,760 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 111,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,820 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,259 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 116,259 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 102,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,303 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,303 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,158 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,380 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 77,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,988 miles

advise covers fitted to underside of vehicle cannot inspect testible items front and sides

Fail 4 Jun 2009 66,503 miles

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

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

advise covers fitted to underside of vehicle cannot inspect testible items front and sides

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 52,162 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,394 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 YRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

GV03 YRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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