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GY03 BWB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,786 mi
Last recorded170,786 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 170,786 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

under tray hanging down

Fail 8 Sep 2014 170,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

under tray hanging down

Pass 21 May 2013 137,851 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 137,851 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 May 2012 127,284 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 127,284 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 123,610 miles

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

engine belly pan fitted

n/s/r tyre on legal limit needs replacement a.s.a.p

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

parking brake warning light staying on

Pass 10 Mar 2009 106,482 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 96,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 85,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 85,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,977 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre tread.

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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GY03 BWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GY03 BWB, 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 GY03 BWB registered?

GY03 BWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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