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VO52 BNU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,754 mi
Last recorded38,754 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 38,754 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 38,624 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 38,622 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,999 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,749 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 37,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,347 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,181 miles

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

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

nearside front,nearside rear,offside rear outer tyre tread area slightly perished?

Fail 24 Jan 2014 34,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front,nearside rear,offside rear outer tyre tread area slightly perished?

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,819 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,549 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 29,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,206 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,039 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 20,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,684 miles

offside door mirror glass slight damage.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,700 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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VO52 BNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO52 BNU, 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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VO52 BNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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