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BS 8039

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,318 mi
Last recorded34,318 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 8039
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 34,318 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 32,333 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,011 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 28,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,434 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,877 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 27,872 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,637 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower both arms (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both lower arms (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,188 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise near side front tyre perished and cracked on outer edge of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 22,184 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 21,663 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,062 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,235 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,431 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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BS 8039 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 BS 8039, 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

How do I check the history of BS 8039?

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What year was BS 8039 registered?

BS 8039 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is BS 8039 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 8039 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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