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BJ03 SZR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,438 mi
Last recorded143,438 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 SZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 143,438 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))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 143,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 24 Nov 2017 139,515 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 132,257 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint & rubber gaiter deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 126,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,824 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,195 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 103,195 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,782 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 70,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,729 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 46,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,669 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 35,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BJ03 SZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ03 SZR, 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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BJ03 SZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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