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J333 NBL

2013 Mercedes-benz Clk

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,923 mi
Last recorded108,923 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 108,923 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 135,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 135,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 135,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 107,214 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 128,889 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 128,886 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 122,162 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 122,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,717 miles

Rear rear suspension components have been undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2022 101,499 miles

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,418 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,527 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,255 miles

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,832 miles

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,506 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,349 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,537 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 60,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,956 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 5 May 2016 73,083 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 73,083 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 64,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 3 May 2014 57,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2012 41,286 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,955 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,370 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,198 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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J333 NBL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Clk in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J333 NBL, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J333 NBL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2013.

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