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RY03 GXV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,021 mi
Last recorded171,021 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 171,021 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 162,222 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

both rear drop links worn

Fail 31 May 2016 162,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

both rear drop links worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 149,450 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 149,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 131,876 miles

differcult to fully view/inspect rear brake pads for condition (dash brake pad warning indicator on)

offside front tyre showing side wall damage

offside rear tail lamp using secondary bulb

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,691 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 69,031 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 69,029 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,705 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2008 44,406 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,859 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing near limits in centre

Pass 6 May 2006 30,329 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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RY03 GXV 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 81.3%.

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 RY03 GXV, 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 RY03 GXV registered?

RY03 GXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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