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BD03 BWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,877 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust shield lose

Fail 30 Jan 2024 99,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust shield lose

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,537 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 95,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,634 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose

Fail 13 Oct 2020 77,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,462 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,299 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

under trays fitted blocking the view of components

Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

under trays fitted blocking the view of components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some under bonnet parts

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some under body parts

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,589 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,317 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,123 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,107 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 34,107 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BD03 BWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BD03 BWG, 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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BD03 BWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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