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J80 DHH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,833 mi
Last recorded136,833 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 DHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 136,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 136,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 131,310 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 125,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 9 Aug 2021 120,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,225 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,495 miles

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

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

o/s/f track control arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2018 109,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake warning light on

o/s/f track control arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,023 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 100,985 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,809 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s steering rack gaiter covered in oil - poss pas leaks?

oil leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2013 90,713 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s steering rack gaiter covered in oil - poss pas leaks?

oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,397 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

SRS warning light on

Suspension/steering knock from front no excessive play/movement detected

Fail 20 Sep 2012 85,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine oil leak

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

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

SRS warning light on

Suspension/steering knock from front no excessive play/movement detected

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,060 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

inner arch outer sill and underbody covers fitted

o/s stoplamp slightly dull

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2011 77,046 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

inner arch outer sill and underbody covers fitted

o/s stoplamp slightly dull

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

scraping noise from o/s/r when wheel rotated

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,758 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 70,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,118 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,425 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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J80 DHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J80 DHH, 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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J80 DHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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