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BF03 ZFW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,384 mi
Last recorded111,384 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 173,063 miles

Oil leak

injectors blowing by

Pass 3 Jul 2013 143,795 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 143,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 126,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 126,224 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre soft

Pass 18 Jun 2011 113,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2010 103,320 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,953 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,118 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 65,118 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 65,101 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,317 miles

Front number plate slight damage and becoming disfigured.

Rear number plate becoming disfigured.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,837 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 ZFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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