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JG03 MCA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,419 mi
Last recorded141,419 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG03 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,419 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 139,477 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,128 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 122,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 117,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,349 miles

o/s/r tyre slight perished 10 years old

Fail 8 Sep 2016 113,345 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre slight perished 10 years old

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,628 miles

both rear brake pads starting to get low

offside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm

Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,555 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,640 miles

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

offside rear tyre in poor condtion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,682 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,786 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge

rear fog lamp switch slightly faulty

Fail 10 Aug 2011 77,786 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge

rear fog lamp switch slightly faulty

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,868 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 71,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,472 miles

Oil leak

alternator belt slightly damaged

cut in o/s/r tyre(not deep enough to reach the cords).

n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,472 miles

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

Oil leak

alternator belt slightly damaged

cut in o/s/r tyre(not deep enough to reach the cords).

n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,852 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,188 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 42,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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JG03 MCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc 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 JG03 MCA, 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 JG03 MCA registered?

JG03 MCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is JG03 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JG03 MCA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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