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BN53 CDO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,234 mi
Last recorded135,234 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 135,234 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to both sides' flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer/mid. pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rid (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 128,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 120,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 112,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,623 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded around subframe

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,214 miles

Nearside Front and o/s & n/s rear tyres cracking in tread.

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

headlight lenses starting to discolour,poor beam immage.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 74,214 miles

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

Nearside Front and o/s & n/s rear tyres cracking in tread.

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

headlight lenses starting to discolour,poor beam immage.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,281 miles

both front headlight beam images fading

both rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2015 70,281 miles

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

both front headlight beam images fading

both rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,873 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 66,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre "cracking"in tread.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 61,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped on inner edges

n/s/f tyre "cracking"in tread.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 57,105 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 57,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,496 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 45,418 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 41,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,592 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 31,649 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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BN53 CDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN53 CDO, 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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BN53 CDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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