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E12 JOS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,420 mi
Last recorded55,420 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 JOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 55,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,179 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,006 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 54,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,824 miles

When checking vehicle for test the offside dipped beam flickered on and off. No remedial work was done and it seems ok at time of test but may need attention.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,952 miles

Bonnet release handle broken.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 50,951 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet release handle broken.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,670 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,782 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 48,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on other brake pipes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front valance damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,016 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,484 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,284 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 35,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,031 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,540 miles

o/s/f/ & n/s/f thrust arm bushes starting to split

Fail 12 Feb 2009 24,540 miles

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

o/s/f/ & n/s/f thrust arm bushes starting to split

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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E12 JOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E12 JOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E12 JOS registered?

E12 JOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is E12 JOS safe to buy?

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