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BNZ 8882

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8882
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 128,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 127,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 127,053 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,563 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 115,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 112,979 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,699 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 103,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,563 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine misfiring

offside front tyre starting to perish and split

Pass 25 Jun 2016 98,872 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight deteroiration on nearside and offside front tyres

Slight deteroiration on nearside and offside rear tyres

Unable to give full inspection of rear coil springs

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,356 miles

Small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 82,555 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 17 May 2012 82,555 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 May 2011 80,051 miles

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

front and rear disc slight worn

Fail 10 May 2011 80,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear disc slight worn

Fail 6 Apr 2010 73,600 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,600 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2009 103,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2008 53,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,730 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 52,730 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,049 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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BNZ 8882 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BNZ 8882, 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 BNZ 8882 registered?

BNZ 8882 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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