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BT52 VLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,823 mi
Last recorded169,823 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 169,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 167,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 165,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 165,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box fouling rear bumper

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 163,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose, up to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 160,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose, up to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 5 Jun 2018 155,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 30 May 2017 153,440 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 30 May 2017 153,438 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 4 Jun 2016 148,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 140,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 131,735 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 131,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,408 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 126,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 119,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 114,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 106,333 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 106,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 94,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,580 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 80,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

BT52 VLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is BT52 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 VLJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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