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J1 JMX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,245 mi
Last recorded146,245 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 JMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 146,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (3.5.1g)

GEARBOX MOUNT HAS PLAY

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 145,231 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 145,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 138,578 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,262 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre edges wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,082 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 30 Aug 2009 68,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,109 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,666 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,598 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 JMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JMX, 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 J1 JMX registered?

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

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The MOT history for J1 JMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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