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BJ53 JNO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,047 mi
Last recorded87,047 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 87,047 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear of rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear above fuel tank rotted (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear brake discs are corroded

Headlamp cleaning devices are not functioning

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Anti dazzle feature has failed (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper shock mounting areas at inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to see condition of both rear lower suspension arms due to plastic covers being fitted

Unable to see condition of floor due to covers being fitted from front to rear, would advise on removing to inspect fuel and brake pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,397 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 Oct 2017 84,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,436 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,944 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,321 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,798 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,837 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,342 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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BJ53 JNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BJ53 JNO, 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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BJ53 JNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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