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J1 BBG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,754 mi
Last recorded103,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 BBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,754 miles

Both front rigid brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front wiper arm slightly defective

Various under body components slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 103,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Flexi type (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front rigid brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Various under body components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 102,616 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various under body components slightly corroded/greased/undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,461 miles

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 101,464 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 99,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,455 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,120 miles

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,986 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,984 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,906 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres fitted to the wrong axle

parking brake not returning to the fully off position

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,394 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,006 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 64,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,253 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 47,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner And Outer Edges.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,059 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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J1 BBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J1 BBG, 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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J1 BBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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