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GV52 WGD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,969 mi
Last recorded154,969 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 WGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 154,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 147,999 miles

eml light on

front brake pipes slight rusty

nsf tyre close to limit

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight play osf rack end

Fail 10 Oct 2017 147,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rearexhaust box snapped off (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fouling on osf suspension arm and chassis (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

eml light on

front brake pipes slight rusty

nsf tyre close to limit

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight play osf rack end

Pass 27 Sep 2016 140,805 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2015 136,724 miles

Damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall but no Ply or Cords exposed

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,265 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall but no Ply or Cords exposed

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 132,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f rim protector cut

Pass 3 Dec 2014 132,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f rim protector cut

Pass 7 Nov 2013 126,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti freeze -46 c

Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 118,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,779 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 107,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 99,190 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 99,190 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 88,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,396 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,137 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,760 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,569 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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GV52 WGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV52 WGD, 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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GV52 WGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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