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JCW 18

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,514 mi
Last recorded26,514 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 18
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,989 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 21 Aug 2015 25,989 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to tread warning bars

Fail 24 Jul 2014 25,233 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to tread warning bars

Fail 22 Jul 2013 24,712 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,574 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,524 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,619 miles

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

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 13 Nov 2008 21,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,604 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,082 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 12,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Noted front nearside tyre measured at 3mm on outer edge of 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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JCW 18 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JCW 18, 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 JCW 18 registered?

JCW 18 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is JCW 18 safe to buy?

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