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BU03 SXA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,724 mi
Last recorded142,724 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 SXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,724 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 142,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2021 139,303 miles

all suspension bushes cracked and deteriated

minor corrosion on underside

minor oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Sep 2021 139,301 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension bushes cracked and deteriated

minor corrosion on underside

minor oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Sep 2020 136,900 miles

minor corrosion on underside

Fail 5 Sep 2020 136,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

minor corrosion on underside

Pass 30 Aug 2019 133,071 miles

Front both headlights starting to degrade, only just met minimum MOT standard

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, tyre needs replacing as a matter of urgency (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 129,215 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,611 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear rear brake pipes greased

underside fitted with plastic covers

Fail 6 Sep 2016 106,611 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear rear brake pipes greased

underside fitted with plastic covers

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,106 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning light on / back up light on

n/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall / worn on outer tread

Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,017 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 64,057 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,085 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2006 15,395 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 15,319 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

low on engine oil

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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BU03 SXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BU03 SXA, 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 BU03 SXA registered?

BU03 SXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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