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BF03 ZMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,589 mi
Last recorded157,589 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 157,589 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 157,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 139,717 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 139,639 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 126,309 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 126,308 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 119,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2014 115,571 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 30 Sep 2013 106,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 102,323 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 100,219 miles

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

Offside Front 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 May 2011 94,264 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 94,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 90,165 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 84,480 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 84,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 74,375 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 74,375 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 65,242 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)

Fail 26 May 2007 65,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,109 miles

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

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

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 ZMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZMZ, 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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What year was BF03 ZMZ registered?

BF03 ZMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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