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BL03 WVC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,092 mi
Last recorded150,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 150,092 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 150,089 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 146,130 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

small play both front suspension link arms

small play both front suspension link arms

Fail 5 Jan 2023 146,121 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

rear subframe corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

small play both front suspension link arms

small play both front suspension link arms

Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,761 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 142,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,675 miles

bot rear suspension bushes perished/worn

n/s/r shock damp

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 138,660 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

bot rear suspension bushes perished/worn

n/s/r shock damp

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 135,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 135,307 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp washers not working

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp insucure

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 135,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp washers not working

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp insucure

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 116,488 miles

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

corrosion around offside rear coil spring

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 73,017 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 73,017 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,100 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,100 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,147 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 54,204 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 54,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 48,072 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 48,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,414 miles

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)

cant check springs fully,.

cant see rear pads,.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 35,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,798 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 WVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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