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JJA 51

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,106 mi
Last recorded49,106 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJA 51
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 49,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 47,125 miles

Offside Wing mirror slightly defective

Pass 25 Sep 2024 45,156 miles

Offside wing mirror lens slightly defective

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 41,031 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2022 41,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 38,802 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,706 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 34,634 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,278 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,096 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,166 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,327 miles

knock from steering componant area,when on full lock covered by a steel sheild,unable to identify cause

Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,629 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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JJA 51 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 JJA 51, 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 JJA 51 registered?

JJA 51 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is JJA 51 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJA 51 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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