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Y5 JFE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,412 mi
Last recorded111,412 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 JFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 111,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 110,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 107,619 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2023 106,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 105,534 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 105,532 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,265 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 102,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 100,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 94,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,122 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 56,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,640 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 38,591 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 38,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,057 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 35,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,091 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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Y5 JFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y5 JFE, 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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Y5 JFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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