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BN53 ECA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,920 mi
Last recorded210,920 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ECA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 210,920 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 199,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2017 182,274 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2017 182,274 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 182,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut off on inside edge

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 177,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

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

glow plug light on

o/s/r tyre thin on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 177,346 miles

Slight brake bind from the hand brake shoes

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 177,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight brake bind from the hand brake shoes

The centre exhaust clamp is cracking/breaking

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 165,472 miles

(1) Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing close to limit.

(2) Offside front anti roll bar outer link arm worn close to limit.

(2) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Both headlamp lenses deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Nearside rear anti roll bar outer link arm worn slightly.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 165,472 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1) Front brake discs corroded close to limit.

(1) Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing close to limit.

(2) Offside front anti roll bar outer link arm worn close to limit.

(2) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Both headlamp lenses deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Nearside rear anti roll bar outer link arm worn slightly.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 160,192 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 160,192 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 155,393 miles

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

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)

all brake diss slightly lipped

Pass 6 Sep 2010 150,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 140,216 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 13,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 124,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 86,197 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 ECA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ECA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 ECA registered?

BN53 ECA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BN53 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ECA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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