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GX03 BKA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,201 mi
Last recorded89,201 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 89,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,000 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 80,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,115 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 May 2015 50,879 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 50,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,557 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 42,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,567 miles

Front pads appear low

Fail 21 Mar 2013 41,547 miles

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

Front pads appear low

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,511 miles

Stickers on offside window

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,692 miles

tempary repair to both wing mirrors/side repeaters

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,632 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,535 miles

advise n/s front tyre side wall damage

Fail 1 Apr 2008 27,534 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise n/s front tyre side wall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,597 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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GX03 BKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GX03 BKA, 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 GX03 BKA registered?

GX03 BKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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