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BF03 EAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 107,863 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 107,863 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,794 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,796 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 100,783 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,896 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,983 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,594 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 64,594 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,184 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 38,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,563 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 37,531 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear no. plate poor condition

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 EAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF03 EAY, 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 EAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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