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SN53 JWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,093 mi
Last recorded126,093 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 126,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wrearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

all brake pips coverd on greesse

Pass 8 Sep 2018 122,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,742 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,785 miles

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

corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,185 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 95,185 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 60,829 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,348 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 43,476 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 43,476 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 37,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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SN53 JWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SN53 JWJ, 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 SN53 JWJ registered?

SN53 JWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SN53 JWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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