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HJ03 MGX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,662 miles

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

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 27 Mar 2025 51,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills, rear sub frame and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

outer side skirts fitted to vehicle

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 25 Mar 2025 51,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills, rear sub frame and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

outer side skirts fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,660 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight movement when wheels on lock/close to full lock (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 51,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight movement when wheels on lock/close to full lock (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 50,802 miles

Slight Oil leak

Under trays fitted limiting undersideview

Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,757 miles

OSF wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,679 miles

O/S/R Tyre Perishing on Sidewall.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,291 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,021 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,000 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 37,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,040 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,063 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,449 miles

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

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

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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HJ03 MGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ03 MGX, 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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HJ03 MGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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