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DS03 JCV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,949 mi
Last recorded120,949 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 JCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 120,949 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,716 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,391 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on and SRS light on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,162 miles

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

front discs

Fail 29 Jul 2011 90,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs

Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,115 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,099 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 61,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2007 50,708 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DS03 JCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS03 JCV, 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 DS03 JCV registered?

DS03 JCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is DS03 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 JCV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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