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BP03 TLN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,553 mi
Last recorded65,553 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 65,553 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded Both sides

Pass 19 Jun 2025 64,011 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,476 miles

Engine covers &under covers fitted

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Jun 2023 60,700 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

general under body corrosion

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,359 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,592 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine cover under cover & body covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,705 miles

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

battery poorly fitted

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,742 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,051 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres & nearside rear tyre perished

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs faces

Fail 2 Jul 2015 39,917 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres & nearside rear tyre perished

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs faces

Pass 24 Dec 2013 38,595 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,006 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,129 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,321 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,033 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 TLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLN, 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 BP03 TLN registered?

BP03 TLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is BP03 TLN safe to buy?

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