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SA03 SVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

147,641 mi
Last recorded147,641 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 SVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 147,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 136,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering feels heavy

Pass 10 Sep 2024 127,183 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All underside suspension quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting rubber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded at mounting points

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of floor

power steering appears to feel slightly heavy

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,503 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenes scratched and faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 76,947 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Pass 7 May 2018 70,064 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2018 70,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 63,179 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 57,113 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 57,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,056 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 50,056 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 43,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 40,200 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 40,200 miles

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

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

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 10 May 2012 34,018 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 34,009 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 28,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 19,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,952 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,403 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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SA03 SVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SA03 SVJ, 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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SA03 SVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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