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JIL 3546

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,403 mi
Last recorded112,403 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 3546
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 112,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 109,476 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2022 106,079 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 102,298 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 83,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,479 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,647 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,092 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 71,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,048 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,686 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,578 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,191 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,984 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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JIL 3546 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JIL 3546, 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 JIL 3546 registered?

JIL 3546 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is JIL 3546 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 3546 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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