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BF03 DXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,560 mi
Last recorded41,560 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 41,560 miles

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

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

all brake discs slight rusting

Fail 17 May 2024 41,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake discs slight rusting

Pass 31 Oct 2020 41,480 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,475 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,224 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mill (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,913 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management liht on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mill (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,929 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,375 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 27,361 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,984 miles

front brakepads very low

nsf spring corroded but not broken

rear no. plate poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 25,994 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,784 miles

rear registration plate dirt ingress

Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear registration plate dirt ingress

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,459 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,577 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 12 Mar 2008 15,237 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 26 Mar 2007 13,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,106 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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BF03 DXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF03 DXP, 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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BF03 DXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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