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BF53 JAU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,884 mi
Last recorded81,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,884 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,528 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,415 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 78,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,041 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 76,956 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,487 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 69,844 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,526 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 68,134 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 62,945 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,401 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,086 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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BF53 JAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF53 JAU, 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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BF53 JAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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