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DV53 NKE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,953 mi
Last recorded101,953 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 NKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,953 miles

O/S headlamp tarnishing

boot lever sticking

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing guards damaged

oil leak from engine

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 9 Oct 2020 101,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

boot lever sticking

o/s headlamp tarnished

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing guards damaged

oil leak from engine

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,600 miles

Both front brakes binding on slightly

Both front tyres worn to edges worn to edges

Both rear seatbelts not checked due to childseats fitted

Center exhaust box blowing slightly

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake balance

n/s headlamp tarnishing

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2019 100,600 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure box bracket broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Both front brakes binding on slightly

Both front tyres worn to edges worn to edges

Both rear seatbelts not checked due to childseats fitted

Center exhaust box blowing slightly

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake balance

n/s headlamp tarnishing

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,418 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2017 86,944 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement innerbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlight lens dull

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,653 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,839 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,666 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,119 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,132 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 7 Nov 2006 25,024 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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DV53 NKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV53 NKE, 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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DV53 NKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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