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AJ03 RNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 RNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,876 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2023 78,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses tarnished reducing beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,630 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 77,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

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

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 73,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play nsf inner tie rod

surface corrosion underside rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside vehicle rear end

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,448 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 61,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,695 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,881 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,432 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,058 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 30,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,238 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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AJ03 RNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ03 RNJ, 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 AJ03 RNJ registered?

AJ03 RNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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