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JU53 MOO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU53 MOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 143,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 142,070 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 138,312 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 138,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 134,369 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 128,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,820 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 124,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,273 miles

Offside Front tyre as small cut in sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,080 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front inner tyre wall has a split but not to cord

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both front arm inner bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,587 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 105,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2012 105,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,146 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,832 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2008 53,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Stone chip in front screen on N/S

Unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Stone chip in front screen on N/S

Unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,656 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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JU53 MOO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JU53 MOO, 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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JU53 MOO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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