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JB03 CLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,664 mi
Last recorded143,664 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB03 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 143,664 miles

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

General corrosion on whole underside of vehicle including suspension components and brake components

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 143,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated no dash lights (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front tot rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 143,623 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 143,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 133,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 133,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 128,013 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2023 128,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,184 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,210 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 121,208 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,694 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine covers covering testable items

undertrays covering testable items

Fail 11 Sep 2017 104,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine covers covering testable items

undertrays covering testable items

Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,591 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,631 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,249 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,787 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,542 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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JB03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JB03 CLK, 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 JB03 CLK registered?

JB03 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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