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RV03 GDK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,810 mi
Last recorded101,810 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 101,810 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are worn on outside edges and inner sidewalls are splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator switch faulty right hand signal doesnt stay up (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,544 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not stay in position for right hand signalling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 94,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Indicator switch faulty does not stay in position for right hand signalling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,208 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight lip on front brake disc

Fail 22 Nov 2017 86,178 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak ()

Slight wear front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,099 miles

Centre exhaust silencer mount bracket broken system still secure

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,087 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on outer tread

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,400 miles

Centre exhaust silencer mount bracket corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,202 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mount clamp corroded

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain steering brake and suspension items restricted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,444 miles

All Front Suspension Lower Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Both Front Wipers Smearing Screen

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusting

Engine Undertray Fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,272 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to wear bars and offside rear tyre showing small cut to outer sidewall.Not showing inner cords

Various small stone chips to front screen

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,606 miles

Brake warning light on dash.

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,546 miles

Front discs and pads low.

N/s/f tyre bald on outer edge, o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,172 miles

brakes getting low all round

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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RV03 GDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV03 GDK, 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 RV03 GDK registered?

RV03 GDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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