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BF03 VCC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

167,992 mi
Last recorded167,992 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 167,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2025 167,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2024 164,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 158,095 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output JUST O.K. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 158,090 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output JUST O.K. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 152,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 147,754 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 143,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both JUST O.K. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 143,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively linkage worn-blade not touching screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both JUST O.K. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm(JUST O.K.) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 138,057 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 138,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,855 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 130,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 122,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 122,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint pin faces upward (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

both headlamp lenses becoming opaque. could be restored with abrasive/ polishing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 116,498 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint pin faces upward (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

both headlamp lenses becoming opaque. could be restored with abrasive/ polishing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,694 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 108,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,705 miles

Headlamp washers not working.

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,174 miles

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,232 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,441 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,355 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 48,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,799 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 VCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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