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M7 BPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,854 mi
Last recorded121,854 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 BPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,854 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 121,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 118,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 116,959 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 116,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing Link missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing Anti roll bar snapped at bush, bar end missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 101,355 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Fail 23 Jun 2020 101,355 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms inner bushes BOTH N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE little to no reserve travel

PARKING BRAKE performance 20%

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ??? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Fail 17 Jul 2019 97,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE little to no reserve travel

PARKING BRAKE performance 20%

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ??? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,336 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM inner & outer edges VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both N/S & O/S deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

parking brake little to no reserve travel

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,289 miles

Coolant leak expansion botle ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 17% PERFORMANCE (3.1.6b)

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,647 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,625 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,139 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,631 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,419 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,325 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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M7 BPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M7 BPJ, 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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M7 BPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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