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BK03 NMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,435 mi
Last recorded113,435 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 NMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 113,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,728 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Central fuel pipe slightly Crushed/Damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission/ engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,706 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,401 miles

brake pipes painted.

exhaust system slightly deteriated.

o/s front coil spring corroded.

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge.

oil leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,187 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,998 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,177 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,903 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges but no cords etc showing.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,647 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,336 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 64,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 33,185 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 NMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 BK03 NMJ, 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 BK03 NMJ registered?

BK03 NMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 NMJ 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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