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SV03 GZF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,226 mi
Last recorded79,226 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 GZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 79,226 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 78,277 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 78,264 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear off two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 74,952 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,726 miles

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

deterioration and slight blow rear exhaust silencer box.

front tyres wearing edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,688 miles

front tyres wearing edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,077 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres 3mm.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 67,077 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,456 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,281 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 53,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 49,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,894 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,897 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 33,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,648 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 31,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,156 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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SV03 GZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV03 GZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV03 GZF registered?

SV03 GZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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