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A12 DAJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,346 mi
Last recorded45,346 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 45,346 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 45,230 miles

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

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

steering dampener weeping slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,051 miles

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

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

steering linkage damper, misting of oil

Pass 11 Apr 2022 44,837 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 44,837 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 44,663 miles

Nearside corrosion to sill - structure not significantly reduced

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

light mist of oil from steering damper

Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,850 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge and offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2016 43,287 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 19 May 2015 41,587 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 36,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre outer edge 1mm

Pass 28 May 2014 36,988 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge 1mm

Fail 22 May 2013 33,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 33,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,190 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 28,129 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 19,887 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2010 19,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,882 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,349 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 8,852 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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A12 DAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A12 DAJ, 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 A12 DAJ registered?

A12 DAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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