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BK03 HLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

235,245 mi
Last recorded235,245 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 235,245 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 235,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 233,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 228,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 225,391 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 14 May 2018 225,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2017 212,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all suspension bushes deteriating

front springs corroded

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 17 May 2017 212,730 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all suspension bushes deteriating

front springs corroded

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 17 May 2016
Pass 27 Apr 2015 200,188 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 184,621 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 184,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear arch slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 167,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Jacking pads missing from offside rear and nearside front

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 153,418 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cuts in tyres

suspect nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 139,626 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINTS LIFT NOTICEABLE WHEN RAISED

REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION. O/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT M/MENT.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 139,569 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINTS LIFT NOTICEABLE WHEN RAISED

REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION. O/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT M/MENT.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 128,392 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 114,135 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 101,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 86,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 69,167 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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BK03 HLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK03 HLJ, 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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BK03 HLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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