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W7 GJL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,322 mi
Last recorded171,322 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 GJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 171,322 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 169,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 168,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 166,947 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 160,538 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 158,978 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 157,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 156,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 149,162 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 143,015 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 143,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rear pipe bracket broken away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported both systems brackets broken away from systems (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 134,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 127,134 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 127,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

TPMS warning message is displayed in dash.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 117,587 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 117,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,546 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,396 miles

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

rear brake pads appear thin, difficult to view

Fail 26 Apr 2010 75,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,121 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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W7 GJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W7 GJL, 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 W7 GJL registered?

W7 GJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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