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BT52 LZN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,111 mi
Last recorded91,111 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 91,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangenment warninmg lamp on

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 88,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangenment warninmg lamp on

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 84,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light stay on

Fail 29 May 2014 84,601 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light stay on

Pass 23 May 2013 81,153 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

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

Fail 23 May 2013 81,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine managment light on

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

Pass 30 May 2012 77,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,876 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,756 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 70,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 67,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,703 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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BT52 LZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT52 LZN, 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 BT52 LZN registered?

BT52 LZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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