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CJ03 DAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,849 mi
Last recorded131,849 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 DAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 131,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,347 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,464 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 117,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 101,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,185 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 93,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 83,108 miles

Near side front tyre is worn low and has damage on outer wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,108 miles

Near side front tyre is worn low and has damage on outer wall.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 67,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,692 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 22 Jan 2007 25,990 miles

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

front brakes low 51%

Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,925 miles

very small cut in near side rear tyre

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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CJ03 DAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CJ03 DAY, 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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CJ03 DAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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