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BT53 HWP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,343 mi
Last recorded70,343 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,343 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 70,262 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit,,0.90 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,804 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 67,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 66,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,150 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 65,149 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,648 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 61,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has minor cracking in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,886 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

offside front tyre has slight cracking in tread pattern

Fail 29 Jul 2015 57,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

offside front tyre has slight cracking in tread pattern

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2015 57,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,976 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,323 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 46,256 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 115,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 99,255 miles

REAR TYRESON LIMIT, FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 89,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake warning system on but park brake good

Pass 31 Mar 2007 89,549 miles

park brake warning system on but park brake good

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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BT53 HWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 HWP, 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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BT53 HWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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