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BL53 UHP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 114,679 miles

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

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

engine is slightly damp and smelling of diesel

front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

headlights slightly deteiorated and slightly affecting beam image

nearside and offside front tyres worn uneven and close to exposing wire or chord

service light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,872 miles

offside front wiper slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,519 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 89,519 miles

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

alternator belt perished

glow plug light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,934 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,934 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,555 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,112 miles

all four tyre valve stems perished

Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,632 miles

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

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

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 UHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHP, 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 BL53 UHP registered?

BL53 UHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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