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BP03 OVT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,378 mi
Last recorded139,378 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 OVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,378 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 134,419 miles

BRAKE HOSES CORRODED AT FERRELS

CHASSIS CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER AT N/S HAS DAMAGE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP HAS HALF THE BULDS NOT WORKING

INSIDE WOULD BENEFIT FROM A GOOD MUCKOUT

O/S REAR BRAKE GRABBING SLIGHTLY

ONLY ONE REG LIGHT WORKING

OUTSIDE WOULD BENEFIT FROM A GOODWASH

REAR SUSPENSION / SUB-FRAME CORRODING

Fail 16 Jul 2024 134,410 miles

Brake inadequately mounted BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES LOOSE AT CORRODED MOUNTS (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE HOSES CORRODED AT FERRELS

CHASSIS CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER AT N/S HAS DAMAGE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP HAS HALF THE BULDS NOT WORKING

INSIDE WOULD BENEFIT FROM A GOOD MUCKOUT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/S REAR BRAKE GRABBING SLIGHTLY

ONLY ONE REG LIGHT WORKING

OUTSIDE WOULD BENEFIT FROM A GOODWASH

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REAR SUSPENSION / SUB-FRAME CORRODING

Pass 18 Jul 2023 130,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 128,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

High level brake light not fully working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi brake hopse (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm covers fitted

Nearside rear brake back plate deteriorated/corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside exterior mirror deteriorated

Outer sill covers fitted

Transmission has slight oil leak

Fail 17 May 2022 128,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted

Transmission has slight oil leak

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

High level brake light not fully working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi brake hopse (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm covers fitted

Nearside rear brake back plate deteriorated/corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside exterior mirror deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,434 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

High level brake light not fully working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside rear suspension arm covers fitted

Nearside headlamp beam image just met the requirements

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside exterior mirror deteriorated

Offside headlamp beam image just met the requirements

Outer sill covers fitted

Transmission has slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2019 120,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside head lamp beam image just met the requirements

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside exterior mirror deteriorated, not affecting the view to the rear

Offside head lamp beam image just met the requirements

Outer sill covers fitted

Transmission has slight oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2019 119,996 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the inside wall, also wearing close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the inside wall 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside exterior mirror deteriorated, not affecting the view to the rear

Outer sill covers fitted

Transmission has slight oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,561 miles

Both rear tyres are badly perished

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Transmission has slight fluid leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 113,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Both rear tyres are badly perished

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Transmission has slight fluid leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,875 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 107,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil leak from gear box

Pass 14 May 2012 93,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,140 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 87,137 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,914 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,077 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 69,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,638 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 59,638 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,514 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,490 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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BP03 OVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BP03 OVT, 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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BP03 OVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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