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BK03 HMC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,970 mi
Last recorded130,970 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 130,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 130,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,510 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 119,072 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,596 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 112,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 105,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 91,150 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,721 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,542 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 68,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,050 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 61,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,435 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 52,396 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,108 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,001 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 HMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK03 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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