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BG52 PNV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,797 mi
Last recorded123,797 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 123,797 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 123,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 114,385 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 105,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight damage to Nearside tyre outer wall

Fail 11 Nov 2011 105,071 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight damage to Nearside tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,513 miles

Nearside front coil spring rusty

Nearside front lower arm dust cover split

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn 2.5mm

Offside front lower arm dust cover split

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,457 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,458 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)

small cut in nearside tyre side wall

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,104 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,197 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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BG52 PNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG52 PNV, 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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BG52 PNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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