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Y7 JSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,962 mi
Last recorded63,962 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 JSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 63,962 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 63,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022
Fail 11 Oct 2022

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 63,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,764 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 62,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,376 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 62,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 59,512 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 26 May 2016 59,512 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 7 May 2015 58,036 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 57,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 57,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 54,430 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,980 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,444 miles

advise that fron brake disks and pads/

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,607 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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Y7 JSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y7 JSL, 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 Y7 JSL registered?

Y7 JSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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