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BN53 CEA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,539 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,008 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front brake pipes corroding

engine , under body and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 76,958 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front brake pipes corroding

engine , under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,386 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,572 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 71,529 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,709 miles

offside rear tyre has 2 cuts on sidewall.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,779 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,552 miles

exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 5 Sep 2012 61,501 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,728 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 58,688 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,004 miles

sidewall separating on o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,549 miles

cats starting to break up

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,749 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 46,740 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 40,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,355 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,359 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 CEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 BN53 CEA, 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 BN53 CEA registered?

BN53 CEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is BN53 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 CEA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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