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S222 JBB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,947 mi
Last recorded142,947 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 JBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 142,947 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 142,806 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 128,817 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 128,817 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,962 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 18 Apr 2011 108,962 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,032 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 93,032 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2009 84,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 105,371 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 105,371 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outter edge

Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,959 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 80,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 80,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,962 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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S222 JBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S222 JBB, 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 S222 JBB registered?

S222 JBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is S222 JBB safe to buy?

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