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J5 KDW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

102,111 mi
Last recorded102,111 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 102,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 101,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 97,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & wear on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2024 97,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam & aim unable to be tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,577 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 91,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy outer/heavy perished/cracking, strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy outer, heavy perished/cracking, strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn advise wheel removal/inspection (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look very low, advise wheel removal/inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,352 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,942 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,268 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 71,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 65,322 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective but not seriously

nearside front tyre has cuts

Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,321 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has cuts

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,610 miles

N/S/F Tyre is damaged on outer wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 May 2012 58,173 miles

N/S/F Tyre is damaged on outer wall but its not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Pass 3 May 2011 52,148 miles

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2011 52,140 miles

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

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,210 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 36,210 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,848 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 19,949 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,949 miles

nail in tyre

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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J5 KDW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J5 KDW, 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 J5 KDW registered?

J5 KDW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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