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AC51 JAB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

130,272 mi
Last recorded130,272 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 JAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 130,272 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,030 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 121,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear suspension arms and subframe have some corrosion

small crack in windscreen in non prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2023 119,193 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,614 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front 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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,833 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2021 111,781 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 88,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,534 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 68,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,690 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,040 miles

both front headlights poor image

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,597 miles

both front h/lights poor image!

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,804 miles

both front headlights poor image

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

washa bottle leaking

Fail 22 Aug 2012 54,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,036 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,093 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,500 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,396 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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AC51 JAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 AC51 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 AC51 JAB registered?

AC51 JAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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