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AS03 BAS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,303 mi
Last recorded142,303 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 BAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 142,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2023 137,040 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 130,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 130,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,943 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 121,936 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 107,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,283 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,282 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,340 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,326 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,804 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,306 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 70,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,845 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 53,844 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,678 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 53,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,262 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 43,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

car has two different tyre makes on front axle

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

car has two different tyre makes on front axle

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,638 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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AS03 BAS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 AS03 BAS, 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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AS03 BAS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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