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BJ53 HMY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,342 mi
Last recorded128,342 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,342 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 128,329 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,850 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 121,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,718 miles

both front lower arms (front bushes) slightly deteriated

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake fluctuation/imbalance 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below -in center (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arms (front bushes) slightly deteriated

front inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,417 miles

both front d rubbers slightly worn

o/s/f indicator discoloured

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 21 Aug 2017 109,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.047 (7.3.D.3)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view o/s/f door mirror (8.1.2a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre (4.1.D.1b)

both front d rubbers slightly worn

o/s/f indicator discoloured

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 27 May 2016 105,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r metal (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f headlight cover slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

slight rear brake imbalance 20%

Fail 20 May 2016 105,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r metal pipe corodded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower (rear) b/joint cover splir (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r metal (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f headlight cover slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

slight rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,381 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 3/4 area

Fail 3 Jun 2015 102,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 3/4 area

Pass 19 May 2014 97,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 92,669 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 92,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,500 miles

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

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

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

rear nearside brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf spring very slightly out of place

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noise from nsr wheel when rotated brake pads ok

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,872 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,891 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,772 miles

SRS Air Bag warning/malfunction lamp on

Fail 22 Feb 2007 36,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SRS Air Bag warning/malfunction lamp on.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,622 miles

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

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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BJ53 HMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ53 HMY, 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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BJ53 HMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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