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BD53 GWW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,754 miles

Slight corrosion underneath

brakes worn

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 108,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 255 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 108,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 255 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 101,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre edges void of tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 93,938 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre edges void of tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,928 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,524 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 56,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,907 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Oct 2009 47,874 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,534 miles

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,682 miles

rear number plate fading

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 GWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GWW, 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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What year was BD53 GWW registered?

BD53 GWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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