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BC03 CRJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

176,039 mi
Last recorded176,039 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 176,039 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension compontes rusty

cover sills shields

Pass 12 Nov 2021 167,128 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all suspension componts rusty

cover sills shields

Pass 2 Nov 2020 156,831 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 156,827 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 150,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 150,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 142,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing at inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear nearside and offside to flexi hose brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 122,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,883 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth in places inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2014 104,928 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth in places inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,385 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,404 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,776 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,211 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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BC03 CRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BC03 CRJ, 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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BC03 CRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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