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MJ03 XTV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,889 mi
Last recorded139,889 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 XTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 139,889 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,475 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2018 113,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2017 108,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 108,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2015 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,809 miles

oil escaping in turbo area

Fail 17 Apr 2014 91,809 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil escaping in turbo area

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,352 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 75,526 miles

drivers seatbelt webbing is slightly frayed at the edge

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,396 miles

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

drivers seatbelt webbing is slightly frayed at the edge

Pass 4 May 2010 66,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 4 May 2010 66,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,889 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 56,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front No.plate Fading

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,308 miles

Rear Axle Weaping Oil NS Drive Shaft Seal

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,308 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MJ03 XTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ03 XTV, 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 MJ03 XTV registered?

MJ03 XTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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