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BL03 EKV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

161,350 mi
Last recorded161,350 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 161,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured headlamp indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 161,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured headlamp indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 154,309 miles

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 and pads are wearing thing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2023 154,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 and pads are wearing thing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2022 146,332 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2022 146,332 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 141,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

osf and nsf lower arms front bushes and lower rear arms rear bushes are deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2021 141,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

osf and nsf lower arms front bushes and lower rear arms rear bushes are deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,128 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 137,116 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 130,562 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 130,555 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,127 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 110,260 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,050 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 107,050 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,793 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 98,792 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ecu light on

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,984 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 88,873 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)

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

Note engine light on.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,307 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 79,307 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket missing but the system is secure.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine emissions warning light on

exhaust bracket broken near rear axle

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,363 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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BL03 EKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BL03 EKV, 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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BL03 EKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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