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X8 JLM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,954 mi
Last recorded40,954 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 JLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,954 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 40,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 40,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,401 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 35,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,104 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 32,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 30,359 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,735 miles

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

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

strong smell of oil

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,713 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,546 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 22,546 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,664 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,210 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 11,053 miles

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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X8 JLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X8 JLM, 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 X8 JLM registered?

X8 JLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is X8 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 JLM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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