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J12 USU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,995 mi
Last recorded98,995 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 98,995 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn ie lipped

both front seat belts slow to return

gearbox leaking

parking brake plastic ratchet broken advise

Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,881 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn ie lipped

both front seat belts slow to return

gearbox leaking

parking brake plastic ratchet broken advise

Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,624 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,929 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,767 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 35,767 miles

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

rear pads low

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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J12 USU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J12 USU, 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 J12 USU registered?

J12 USU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is J12 USU safe to buy?

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