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H14 GVE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,881 mi
Last recorded143,881 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 GVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 143,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2022 138,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2022

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 138,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust braket broken

rear tyres inner edges worn and brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2021 138,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust braket broken

rear tyres inner edges worn and brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 135,485 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 131,599 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 131,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 123,722 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges strong advise on o/s

n/s front (rear) track control arm inner bush worn

poor dip beam images

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

slight bind in both rear hubs

transmission oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 123,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres badly worn on edges strong advise on o/s

both sides front (rear) track control arm inner bushes worn

poor dip beam images

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

slight bind in both rear hubs

transmission oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,384 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,736 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,736 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,111 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,577 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,089 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,175 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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H14 GVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H14 GVE, 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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H14 GVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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