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DS52 BPV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2017 88,152 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 88,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured at the offside...... (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,946 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

battery is loose.....

rear fog lamps stuck on....

Pass 1 Nov 2015 86,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 179,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 169,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 157,837 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 147,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 137,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 126,471 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 115,626 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 97,623 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 97,623 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 76,077 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 76,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 54,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,219 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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DS52 BPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DS52 BPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS52 BPV registered?

DS52 BPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is DS52 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 BPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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