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BN03 VWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,575 mi
Last recorded39,575 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 39,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 37,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 33,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 31,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 30,691 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing quickly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing quickly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,946 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded & delamanating (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,176 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,283 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 17,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,485 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,534 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,218 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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BN03 VWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN03 VWM, 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 BN03 VWM registered?

BN03 VWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is BN03 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VWM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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