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BJ03 WFT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,513 mi
Last recorded122,513 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 122,513 miles

Nearside Outer sill panels corroding covers fitted

both plastic head light units deteriorating outputs reducing

under vehicle components corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2022 122,512 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill panels corroded covers fited

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake disc faces corroded

both head light units deteriorating outputs reducing

under vehicle components corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,080 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 106,839 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,645 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,310 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,279 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,119 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,030 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,140 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 84,116 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low and discs poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2008 76,436 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low and discs poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,463 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 65,463 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 50,727 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 50,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 WFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFT, 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 WFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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