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J17 TJK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,457 mi
Last recorded49,457 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 TJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 49,457 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 48,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 48,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 47,293 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,128 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread wearing low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread wearing low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,980 miles

Front BOTH ! Front headlamps not turning off in any of the switch positions.

Front BOTH ! front side lights not working on their own but do stay on whilst headlamps are in operation

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,507 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 39,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,464 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,063 miles

front wipers getting weak

rear number plate starting to blemmish

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,103 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate loose

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,624 miles

rear brake pads just starting to get low

Fail 9 Jun 2010 22,623 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn and getting low

n/s rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge and starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread worn on edges and badly perished on outter wall

rear brake pads just starting to get low

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,254 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,997 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,432 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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J17 TJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J17 TJK, 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 J17 TJK registered?

J17 TJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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