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BD53 VUH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,621 mi
Last recorded72,621 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,621 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 72,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,587 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

surface rust underneath

Fail 30 Jul 2018 72,585 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface rust underneath

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,430 miles

advise both front brake discs

advise wiper switch

Fail 22 Aug 2011 72,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both front brake discs

advise wiper switch

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,315 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,315 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,347 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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BD53 VUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

BD53 VUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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