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FJZ 1508

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,337 mi
Last recorded82,337 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 1508
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,337 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 82,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front outer arch corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear outer arches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,842 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe/manifold area (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket snapped (7.1.1)

slight oil leak poss gearbox oil

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,631 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,487 miles

front wiper starting to split

offside inner sidelight not working

offside washer poor effort

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,017 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn (inner pad)

offside rear inner sidelight not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,330 miles

gearbox oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,543 miles

rear child seat fitted visual inspec of belt only

Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear child seat fitted visual inspec of belt only

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,656 miles

front brake discs lipped

offside rear brake pads low

rear child seat fitted visual inspec of belt only

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,425 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 37,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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FJZ 1508 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJZ 1508, 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 FJZ 1508 registered?

FJZ 1508 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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The MOT history for FJZ 1508 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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