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JL03 CLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,366 mi
Last recorded102,366 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL03 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 102,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 94,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 90,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 89,085 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 88,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,197 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 88,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 87,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 86,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 86,677 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 85,365 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,254 miles

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 12 Nov 2013 71,629 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,361 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,823 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,949 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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JL03 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 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 JL03 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JL03 CLK registered?

JL03 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is JL03 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL03 CLK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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