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DS03 JDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,020 mi
Last recorded52,020 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 52,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front head light leveller bent

Fail 5 May 2026 51,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front head light leveller bent

Pass 14 Apr 2025 50,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,410 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 50,294 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 49,531 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,348 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 47,854 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,930 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,930 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,143 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2013 28,508 miles

abnormal wear on n/s/f tread

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,617 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2010 18,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,086 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,749 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,866 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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DS03 JDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DS03 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

DS03 JDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DS03 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 JDF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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