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W99 BBS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,765 mi
Last recorded128,765 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW99 BBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 128,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 128,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2025 122,046 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2024 112,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,315 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low outer edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 106,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin large lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low outer edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,047 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 106,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,097 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 104,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,280 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,280 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,428 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 86,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,645 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,358 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 75,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 62,698 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 62,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2009 53,841 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,438 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,336 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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W99 BBS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W99 BBS, 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 W99 BBS registered?

W99 BBS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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