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EC03 BAM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,252 mi
Last recorded110,252 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC03 BAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 110,252 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 101,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,657 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,170 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,457 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 41,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,332 miles

Slight lift in front bottom ball joints

Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,990 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 15,955 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.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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EC03 BAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EC03 BAM, 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 EC03 BAM registered?

EC03 BAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is EC03 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC03 BAM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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