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BN53 NZW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,440 mi
Last recorded116,440 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 116,440 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very badly worn inner edge nearly though to cords/borderline fail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 116,277 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2023 113,433 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 93,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding slightly …. majority of pipes not visible for inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald and close to chords at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear cannot see bases of rear springs to fully assess condition

cannot clearly see some brake pads to fully inspect wear

Fail 27 Jan 2020 93,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding slightly …. majority of pipes not visible for inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald and close to chords at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear cannot see bases of rear springs to fully assess condition

cannot clearly see some brake pads to fully inspect wear

Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,943 miles

belly plates obscure full underside inspections..... cannot see base of rear springs to assess condition …. cannot see brake pipes under car

Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe close to flexi hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

belly plates obscure full underside inspections..... cannot see base of rear springs to assess condition …. cannot see brake pipes under car

Pass 28 Nov 2017 77,431 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe slightly corroding.....note majority of brake pipes obscured by covers etc (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,661 miles

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

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

boot lid will not open

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,379 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroding (3.5.1i)

cannot see all brake pads...warning light is on...visible pads ok

cannot see all brake pipes ....covers

Fail 1 Feb 2016 58,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroding (3.5.1i)

cannot see all brake pads...warning light is on...visible pads ok

cannot see all brake pipes ....covers

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,499 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 50,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,184 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,417 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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BN53 NZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN53 NZW, 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 BN53 NZW registered?

BN53 NZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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