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BG03 XKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 100,959 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 100,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 99,778 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,454 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,029 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,099 miles

front side windows tinted dark

nearside/offside front and nearside rear road wheels appear to have repairs

Fail 30 Jul 2021 97,099 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front side windows tinted dark

nearside/offside front and nearside rear road wheels appear to have repairs

Pass 6 Jul 2020 93,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,807 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,642 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 85,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,451 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,451 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,787 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,454 miles

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

air bag warning on

Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,454 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag warning on

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,018 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 49,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,221 miles

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

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

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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BG03 XKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BG03 XKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 XKZ registered?

BG03 XKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is BG03 XKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 XKZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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