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SJ03 SHB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,071 mi
Last recorded115,071 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 SHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,815 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 111,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 107,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 102,322 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 102,322 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,809 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 92,800 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

all fron t suspension lower arm inner bushes deteriated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,832 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,866 miles

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side parking brake noisy

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,231 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,937 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 21,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,691 miles

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

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

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 SHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SHB, 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 SJ03 SHB registered?

SJ03 SHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is SJ03 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 SHB shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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