MOT Status
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59,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
3rd brake light disconnected
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3rd brake light not working
3rd brake lamp inoperative
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away from system (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls and tyre tread worn down to 2mm, 225 50 16 92W Cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls and tyre tread worn down to 2mm, 225 50 16 92W Cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls and tyre tread worn down to 2.21mm, 225 50 16 92W Cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls and tyre tread worn down to 2.74mm, 225 50 16 92W Cooper, also has a nail in the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing In door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smears (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smears (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls and tyre tread worn down to 2.21mm, 225 50 16 92W Cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls and tyre tread worn down to 2.74mm, 225 50 16 92W Cooper, also has a nail in the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Lower Undertrays fitted front to rear, some test items not fully seen
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear and judder (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. 225 50 16 92W Cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear and judder (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. 225 50 16 92W Cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Bumper damaged/scuffed
Lower Under trays fitted front to rear so some test items not fully seen
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper damaged/scuffed
Lower Under trays fitted front to rear so some test items not fully seen
Vehicle states service over due by 393 days
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front both front tyres wearing on edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
gearbox leaking
various marks around vehicle
Under guards fitted obscuring view
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 R16 91v (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50 R 16 92v (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 R16 91v (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50 R 16 92v (4.1.D.1b)
Under guards fitted obscuring view
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 ZZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?
BD53 ZZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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