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JL02 CLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL02 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2025 100,510 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction control arm rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction control arm rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,785 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 90,741 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,657 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,482 miles

Engine cover fitted

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))

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 85,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,532 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 81,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,873 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,222 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,378 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,378 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,289 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 48,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,404 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,921 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,631 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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JL02 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JL02 CLK, 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 JL02 CLK registered?

JL02 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for JL02 CLK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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