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HX53 BFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,947 mi
Last recorded91,947 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 91,947 miles

Slight play nearside front upper ball joint.

Fail 3 Aug 2022 91,947 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play nearside front upper ball joint.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 89,670 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,144 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear wheel arches slight corrosion

both front headlamp units misty ( aim patterns weak

plastic covers fitted restricting testers view to components

Fail 13 Aug 2020 86,144 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts and evidence of being run flat inner sidewall advise further investigation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheel arches slight corrosion

both front headlamp units misty ( aim patterns weak

plastic covers fitted restricting testers view to components

Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,871 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,151 miles

Nearside rear tyre under-inflated

Significant service brake pedal travel

Fail 3 Aug 2018 81,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre under-inflated

Significant service brake pedal travel

Pass 19 Nov 2016 77,884 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 77,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,579 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,496 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,200 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,792 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,194 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,893 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,769 miles

very slight play nsf upper arm ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,537 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 26,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,578 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 22,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 15,108 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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HX53 BFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HX53 BFN, 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 HX53 BFN registered?

HX53 BFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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