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GX03 HGP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,252 mi
Last recorded140,252 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 HGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 140,252 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 138,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 134,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,237 miles

both rear anti - roll bar D bushes in poor condition

jacking point missing n/s/f

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2016 129,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

both rear anti - roll bar D bushes in poor condition

jacking point missing n/s/f

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,271 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 122,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 113,985 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 106,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2013 106,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2012 98,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2011 90,773 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Fail 30 Apr 2011 90,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Pass 15 May 2010 83,368 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 83,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,557 miles

center exhaust mount corroded

front brake discs worn

long parking brake travel

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate faded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play off/side/front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 11 Jun 2009 74,557 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

front brake discs worn

long parking brake travel

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate faded

center exhaust mount corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play off/side/front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,873 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads on 2mm

brake pad warning light on

crack to front number plate

n/s/f rubber jacking point missing

number of small stone chips to windscreen

slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 12 Jun 2008 66,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads on 2mm

brake pad warning light on

crack to front number plate

large cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f rubber jacking point missing

number of small stone chips to windscreen

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,461 miles

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

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 HGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GX03 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

GX03 HGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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