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BW03 UNG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 88,457 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,778 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,253 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 79,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both(need cleaning? (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,145 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER FACE HAS SEVERAL SEVERE BULGES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,888 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,210 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 68,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyres have splits in

Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported FORWARD MOUNT BROKEN FREE (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s and o/s on inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,195 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

forward rear exhaust mount post broken free

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2015 65,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,281 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,264 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,203 miles

cut to the n/s/r tyre inner side wall close to rim

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut to the n/s/r tyre inner side wall close to rim

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,392 miles

srs warning light on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,215 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 56,195 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,957 miles

front tyres worn on edges slightly

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 16 Jul 2009 49,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn on edges slightly

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,290 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,329 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 36,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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BW03 UNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BW03 UNG, 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 BW03 UNG registered?

BW03 UNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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