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979 JAB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,174 mi
Last recorded162,174 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration979 JAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 162,174 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 157,824 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 151,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 147,478 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 147,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 144,790 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 138,686 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,962 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 113,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,719 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 92,566 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,181 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 85,181 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,269 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 78,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,927 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 58,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 52,196 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 52,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,304 miles

rear brake pads on minimum thickness unable to see complete pad recomend imediate renewal

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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979 JAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 979 JAB, 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 979 JAB registered?

979 JAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for 979 JAB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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