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FR03 BSU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,367 mi
Last recorded126,367 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 124,277 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 124,005 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust hangar broken

Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,076 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2016 113,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,970 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,047 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,897 miles

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

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)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,996 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 47,996 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,244 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,118 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,054 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,010 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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FR03 BSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FR03 BSU, 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 FR03 BSU registered?

FR03 BSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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