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BV53 VNO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 135,335 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 129,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front track rod inner worn out

Pass 15 May 2015 201,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 120,873 miles

Near side front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2013 116,159 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2012 110,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 103,326 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 95,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,420 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,768 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 64,669 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 64,669 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 VNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

BV53 VNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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