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AY53 NTL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,785 mi
Last recorded124,785 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake wear indicator on but pads new

Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,768 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake noisy in operation

Fail 5 Jun 2018 124,757 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

trouble codes in vehicle memory

Pass 23 Dec 2016 115,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,418 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 113,418 miles

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

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 14 Mar 2015 109,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,350 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,206 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,501 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 73,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,454 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,419 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,591 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,618 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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AY53 NTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NTL, 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 AY53 NTL registered?

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

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