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RJ03 XPL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,614 mi
Last recorded111,614 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 111,614 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body damaged.

Small crack at rear bumper.

Fail 15 Nov 2025 111,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body damaged.

Small crack at rear bumper.

Pass 5 Oct 2024 103,347 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper slightly damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake disc are worn and lipped

play in steering joints both side

Fail 5 Oct 2024 103,347 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake disc are worn and lipped

play in steering joints both side

Pass 8 Oct 2023 95,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper slightly damage

Pass 10 Oct 2022 91,912 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 85,238 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 85,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 84,479 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,661 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,694 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,102 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin(to wear bars)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing thin(to wear bars)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,560 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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RJ03 XPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RJ03 XPL, 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 RJ03 XPL registered?

RJ03 XPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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