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SP53 JUA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,903 mi
Last recorded109,903 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 JUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,903 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 172,368 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 98,678 miles

both offside tyres close to legal limit

exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gasses at rear

front brake discs pitted

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside registration plate bulb dim

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to tear

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight play at both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

slight play at nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

slight play at offside front track rod end

Fail 30 May 2019 98,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both offside tyres close to legal limit

exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gasses at rear

front brake discs pitted

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside registration plate bulb dim

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to tear

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight play at both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

slight play at nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 25 May 2018 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 85,671 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,365 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 85,362 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,277 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,407 miles

Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged 225/45r17

Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,407 miles

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

Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged 225/45r17

Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,766 miles

unable to check oil temperature no access

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,590 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,015 miles

The speed rating of the front tyres are 'V' rated and the rear are 'W' rated

Fail 10 Nov 2009 39,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

The speed rating of the front tyres are 'V' rated and the rear are 'W' rated

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,640 miles

tyres on front axle are 225/45r17 94w and tyres on rear axle are 245/40zr17 91w

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,892 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,003 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 21,003 miles

Nearside 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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SP53 JUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SP53 JUA, 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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SP53 JUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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