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BK53 EOB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,795 mi
Last recorded110,795 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,795 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 108,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D"shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre as slight damage to side wall,no plys showing time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2019 104,239 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre as slight damage to side wall,no plys showing time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,828 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2018 101,828 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components ,time of test

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

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

Rear exhaust support mounting very corroded,not broken time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,514 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 91,227 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,972 miles

TOP ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,972 miles

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

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

TOP ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,444 miles

high level brake light lens damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2010 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

high level brake light lens damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,463 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 53,266 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,132 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,950 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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BK53 EOB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BK53 EOB, 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 BK53 EOB registered?

BK53 EOB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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