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BX53 AAK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,904 mi
Last recorded99,904 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,193cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear-front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre cut on side wall.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 99,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear-front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre cut on side wall.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,253 miles

Both front castor arm bush's showing signs od detrioration

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch plastics damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low

Fail 13 Sep 2016 96,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front castor arm bush's showing signs od detrioration

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch plastics damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,216 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 91,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner rack joint has alot of play advise further attention

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,841 miles

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK CONTROL ARM - JUST MEETS M.O.T CRITERIA AT THIS TIME -

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR SPRING LOWER AREA FOR DAMAGE ETC OWING TO SUSPENSION DESIGN

Fail 12 Aug 2013 88,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR SPRING LOWER AREA FOR DAMAGE ETC OWING TO SUSPENSION DESIGN

Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,723 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

steering rack nearside inner joint slight wear

Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

steering rack nearside inner joint slight wear

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,982 miles

feed to rear brake hose rusty

srs light on

Fail 23 Aug 2011 85,960 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

feed to rear brake hose rusty

srs light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 73,137 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine under tray damp with oil

Fail 20 Apr 2009 73,137 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine under tray damp with oil

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,187 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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BX53 AAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BX53 AAK, 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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BX53 AAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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