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LS52 JZR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

191,075 mi
Last recorded191,075 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 JZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 191,075 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 191,075 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 185,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 176,443 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 176,443 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 174,704 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 171,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and complete system heavily corroded in places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak on both sides

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 5 Jul 2022 171,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and complete system heavily corroded in places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak on both sides

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2022 169,678 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 161,212 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))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 161,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 147,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 138,170 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,110 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 134,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,468 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 118,416 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 108,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,950 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 18 Jan 2014 108,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,211 miles

srs light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,302 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,967 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 43,169 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,580 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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LS52 JZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LS52 JZR, 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 LS52 JZR registered?

LS52 JZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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