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BJ03 TBY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

129,757 mi
Last recorded129,757 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 129,757 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output All (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 116,903 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 112,543 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 111,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 109,160 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 109,147 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 105,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 102,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,460 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,113 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,961 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,481 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,783 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,424 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,658 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,164 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,581 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,425 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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BJ03 TBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TBY, 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 BJ03 TBY registered?

BJ03 TBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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