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BG03 YJX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,306 mi
Last recorded99,306 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,306 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 99,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,498 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 91,498 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,353 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 87,324 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,184 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,973 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 76,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 71,362 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 71,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,865 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 67,858 miles

Direction indicators not working N/S AND O/S WONT STAY SWITCHED ON (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE BENT (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,587 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,587 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 52,665 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,795 miles

Crack in catalyst part of exhaust.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,989 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,994 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 36,968 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 30,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,415 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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BG03 YJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YJX, 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 BG03 YJX registered?

BG03 YJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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