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HS52 BGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 BGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 152,580 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 140,738 miles

SRS light on

Fail 2 Mar 2013 140,736 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 127,236 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,212 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 118,206 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,599 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 112,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,642 miles

Large belly pans fitted

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

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)

Offside rear tyre starting perish

Rear brakes noisy

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 96,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Large belly pans fitted

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

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)

Offside rear tyre starting perish

Rear brakes noisy

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 87,321 miles

Slight play in front wheel barings

Fail 31 Jan 2008 87,273 miles

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

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

Slight play in front wheel barings

Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has small cut

Pass 11 Jan 2006 64,026 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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HS52 BGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HS52 BGZ, 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 HS52 BGZ registered?

HS52 BGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is HS52 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 BGZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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