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BT53 NNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,954 mi
Last recorded87,954 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 NNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroding

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,954 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroding

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,408 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 85,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 84,845 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,174 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,604 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,213 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 55,213 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 36,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2011 36,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,936 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,430 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 21,430 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,844 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 10,666 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 6,227 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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BT53 NNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BT53 NNZ, 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 BT53 NNZ registered?

BT53 NNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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