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V8 JPO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,443 mi
Last recorded86,443 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 86,443 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,231 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 86,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,544 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,611 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,427 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,879 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 75,879 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,116 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracking to inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,111 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,385 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,068 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 44,068 miles

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,947 miles

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

test when wet

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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V8 JPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V8 JPO, 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 V8 JPO registered?

V8 JPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for V8 JPO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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