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BD03 BZF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

169,853 mi
Last recorded169,853 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 169,853 miles

Failure work completed

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 169,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 164,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 159,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 160,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 154,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 151,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,739 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 136,604 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front brake flex ferrel corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2018 116,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s front tyre outer wall cracks

Fail 28 Oct 2018 116,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s front tyre outer wall cracks

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,879 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 110,879 miles

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

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 102,051 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

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)

Suspect boost leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 101,986 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 97,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,542 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 83,703 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 83,703 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 66,181 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 66,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,099 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 58,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,814 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 42,558 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,997 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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BD03 BZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZF, 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 BZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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