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HX03 BWP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,509 mi
Last recorded148,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 BWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 148,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 148,460 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel AND CREEPS TO FLOOR (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BY FUEL TANK AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault STAYS PERMANTLY ON (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front BATTERY INSECURE

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 147,741 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 147,741 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 147,189 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 147,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 146,642 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 146,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 145,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 145,575 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 140,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 132,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 123,618 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 113,182 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 113,182 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,634 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 104,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,829 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 86,829 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,682 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 72,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,292 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 30,446 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,519 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,342 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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HX03 BWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HX03 BWP, 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 HX03 BWP registered?

HX03 BWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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