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JRX 16

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRX 16
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 55,246 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 53,943 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 53,943 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 52,470 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 51,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,185 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 50,185 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,967 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm On outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 45,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,405 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,259 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,770 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

gear box mount worn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 27,770 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

gear box mount worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,425 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 22,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,005 miles

o/s rear tyre 3 mm + small cut

Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,345 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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JRX 16 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JRX 16, 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 JRX 16 registered?

JRX 16 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is JRX 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRX 16 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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