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S5 JVH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,451 mi
Last recorded106,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 106,451 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2024 106,017 miles

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))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 104,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,679 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 103,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 101,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,098 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,875 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,659 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,589 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 38,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,321 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 7,316 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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S5 JVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S5 JVH, 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 S5 JVH registered?

S5 JVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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The MOT history for S5 JVH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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