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SR53 BFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,225 mi
Last recorded73,225 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 73,225 miles

Registration plate incorrect wrong plates fitted to vehicle (0.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,300 miles

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

Nearside Front alloy been repaired in surface

Nearside Front wing mirror been taped up also mirror cracked

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

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

car has covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

slight leak from centre exhaust clamp

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,304 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror held with tape (mirror cracked)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

car has covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 66,304 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror held with tape (mirror cracked)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

car has covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,346 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded.

Front Tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 21 Sep 2016 63,346 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded.

Front Tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

car has covers fitted underneath

engine bay has covers fitted

sills have covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 60,534 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (balljoint upwards) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

car has covers fitted underneath

engine bay has covers fitted

sills have covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres different size

nearside front tyre side wall has damage

rear silencer rusty at tailpipe

Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres different size

nearside front tyre side wall has damage

rear silencer rusty at tailpipe

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sills have covers fitted

underside of car has covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,516 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sills have covers fitted

underside of car has covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,412 miles

sills have covers fitted

underneath of car has covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,756 miles

car has covers fitted underneath

Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,621 miles

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

car has covers fitted underneath

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,216 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,790 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SR53 BFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SR53 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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SR53 BFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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