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KW03 JDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,074 mi
Last recorded113,074 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,074 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 113,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 101,704 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 101,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 89,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,316 miles

Front Both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Front Both lower suspension arms ball joints dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both head light lens slightly derteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2020 88,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (245/40R17 91W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both head light lens slightly derteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,295 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 87,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,291 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 84,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,336 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 80,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,279 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,231 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,006 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,263 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 25 Jul 2009 46,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,687 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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KW03 JDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KW03 JDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 JDF registered?

KW03 JDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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