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BP03 YFW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,158 mi
Last recorded134,158 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 134,158 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 134,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 123,304 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 123,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting broken away but system still supported

Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,603 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 90,235 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 76,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,214 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 YFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP03 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

BP03 YFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is BP03 YFW safe to buy?

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