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J100 OLT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,607 mi
Last recorded143,607 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 OLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 143,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil leak

handbrake release lever slack

Fail 20 Jul 2020 143,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil leak

handbrake release lever slack

Fail 2 Jun 2020 143,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 141,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake pad wearing lamp on

Fail 5 Feb 2018 141,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall bulged (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread /valve perished split

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

brake pad light on

Fail 25 Jan 2018 141,159 miles

Direction indicator not working FLASHING REVERSE LIGHT BUT NOT EARTH FAULT. (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S DIPPED (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 137,934 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush INNER BUSHES OS/NS REAR (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak REAR SUMP AREA ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS AND N/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 132,469 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,917 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 125,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside 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)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 121,757 miles

Both front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 120,176 miles

Front tyres near limit.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 117,800 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 109,709 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2010 94,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 93,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 83,075 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,878 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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J100 OLT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J100 OLT, 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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J100 OLT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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