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BL53 AOR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,003 mi
Last recorded143,003 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 AOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 143,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,384 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 141,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 134,057 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 128,864 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,452 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 114,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside front (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 114,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 104,422 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 99,748 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 83,292 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,835 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 69,835 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 57,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,384 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,051 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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BL53 AOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL53 AOR, 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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BL53 AOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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