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SE03 JFX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,800 mi
Last recorded109,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 JFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 109,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 109,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 108,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,208 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 106,237 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,862 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,051 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 100,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,455 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,628 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 88,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,889 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,161 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,532 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,951 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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SE03 JFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 SE03 JFX, 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 SE03 JFX registered?

SE03 JFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is SE03 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 JFX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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