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BD53 EYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,862 mi
Last recorded152,862 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 152,862 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 152,862 miles

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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 152,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 151,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 151,392 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 150,014 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 150,013 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,251 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 138,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 133,027 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked and worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,140 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of all componants

Fail 30 Mar 2017 127,519 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of all componants

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2013 116,339 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 111,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 106,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,425 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 7 Dec 2010 95,425 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,490 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,148 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 6 Dec 2007 48,588 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,762 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn more on outside shoulder.

rear tyres near 1.6mm legal limit

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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BD53 EYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD53 EYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 EYC registered?

BD53 EYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BD53 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 EYC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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