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J40 LDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,923 mi
Last recorded100,923 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 100,923 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 100,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 100,923 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

bot front top suspension mounts rough when rotated

Pass 4 Jun 2025 100,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slightly stiff (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slightly stiff (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,735 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 95,918 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 94,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 92,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,766 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,339 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 89,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,662 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,662 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,848 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall deteriated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,845 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 85,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 82,503 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 71,159 miles

catalytic converter rattling

Pass 8 May 2009 59,488 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,279 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,530 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,213 miles

exhust system fouling bodywork/melting rear bumper

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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J40 LDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J40 LDF, 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 J40 LDF registered?

J40 LDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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