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SG03 GNN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,667 mi
Last recorded124,667 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 GNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 124,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 116,933 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,688 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,942 miles

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

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

Slight surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 7 Nov 2017 105,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,385 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 97,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion to rear floor, subframe and suspension components

play in nearside front foremost track control arm outer ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,323 miles

advise rear tyres perished , but not through ti cord

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,054 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings broken at front but supported

Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings broken at front but supported

Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,115 miles

Advise all exhaust mountings heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 88,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,753 miles

Both front tyres wearing down outer edges. Nearside tyre worst.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Will require front brake pads in 5-6,000 miles. Brake pad warning light may activate before this due to disc wear.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

possible some play in both front antiroll bar links

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

possible some play in both front antiroll bar links

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 71,155 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,470 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 47,470 miles

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

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)

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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SG03 GNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SG03 GNN, 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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SG03 GNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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