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JC53 SNR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,518 mi
Last recorded181,518 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 SNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 181,518 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 181,511 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking PIPE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 181,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 180,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 179,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HUB CARRIER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 179,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 179,303 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking to front of car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire undertray covered in diesel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2017 177,259 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 176,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of pair (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 172,823 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 166,570 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 156,532 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 156,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Dec 2011 150,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 141,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 130,814 miles

both front cross strut bushes starting to crack

o/s front cross strut bush starting to delaminate

o/s front torque strut arm ball joint seal split

o/s rear hub suport bush worn

rear brake hoses starting to crack

split in outer side wall of o/s front tyre

v belt cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2008 116,748 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 99,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 85,017 miles

stone chip in screen

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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JC53 SNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JC53 SNR, 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 JC53 SNR registered?

JC53 SNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is JC53 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC53 SNR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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