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BJ03 ZPU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,681 mi
Last recorded103,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,681 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,788 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 101,777 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,037 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 100,037 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 98,230 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,096 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 95,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,826 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 91,823 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 88,722 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,598 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 82,730 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 76,552 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 74,373 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 18 May 2011 71,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,857 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 66,857 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 57,662 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,085 miles

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

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 ZPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

BJ03 ZPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 ZPU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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