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SJ03 SRE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 SRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 125,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 114,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 111,776 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,369 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 104,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

advice small buldge on n/s front tyre outer sidewall

advice undertray fitted some components not checked

advoce n/s and o/s front tyres on wear indicator

Fail 3 Jun 2016 104,063 miles

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

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

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

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

advice small buldge on n/s front tyre outer sidewall

advice undertray fitted some components not checked

advoce n/s and o/s front tyres on wear indicator

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,913 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,913 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,253 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 62,814 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 62,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,782 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,781 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,670 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,824 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 37,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,298 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 29,298 miles

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

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 SRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SRE, 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 SRE registered?

SJ03 SRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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