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AY53 NKF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,540 mi
Last recorded108,540 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,582 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,907 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,045 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 35,045 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 16,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AY53 NKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY53 NKF, 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 AY53 NKF registered?

AY53 NKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AY53 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 NKF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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