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BF03 ZKG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,628 mi
Last recorded110,628 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,628 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,088 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 103,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,438 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,621 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,550 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust mount corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,967 miles

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

Nearside front coil spring broken at the tip

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,117 miles

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

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 11 Apr 2012 78,291 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,666 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 74,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 67,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,560 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 65,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 54,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 49,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre damaged , but not through to cords

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 ZKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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