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SJ03 CZK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,390 mi
Last recorded123,390 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 CZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,390 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front driver seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front top mount noisy on rotation

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust missing bolt out of centre joint and centre exhaust hanger loose/corroded. exhaust still supported.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 97,736 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 97,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,459 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 93,459 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,107 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 89,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,275 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 70,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 70,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres warn on edges

Pass 22 May 2009 59,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 22 May 2009 59,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 49,163 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2008 49,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight travel parking brake

Pass 11 May 2007 36,939 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 36,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,157 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 16,157 miles

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

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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SJ03 CZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SJ03 CZK, 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 SJ03 CZK registered?

SJ03 CZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ03 CZK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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