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BV53 TWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,430 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 82,430 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure rear exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,917 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 60,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,028 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 55,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,154 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,514 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 27,052 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,049 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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BV53 TWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV53 TWJ, 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 BV53 TWJ registered?

BV53 TWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BV53 TWJ safe to buy?

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