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W55 GES

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 GES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,007 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 84,007 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 82,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 76,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 76,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 69,519 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,322 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 60,265 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,954 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,411 miles

Guards fitted preventing full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2019 59,411 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Guards fitted preventing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2018 57,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 57,681 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 55,858 miles

rear suspension anti-roll arm corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,067 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,542 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,114 miles

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,018 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,493 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,366 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,373 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,065 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,464 miles

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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W55 GES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W55 GES, 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 W55 GES registered?

W55 GES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is W55 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 GES shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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