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L14 NGM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,318 mi
Last recorded85,318 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 NGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 85,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 84,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 84,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 82,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2023 80,862 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges - 12 YEARS OLD

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge - 11 YEARS OLD

Rear brake pads wearing low

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2022 78,633 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre tread edge wearing low

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,028 miles

Headlight washers not working at all

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 72,412 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2017 70,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,790 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,860 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 65,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 62,990 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,104 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,805 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 47,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 47,441 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 46,713 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 40,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,984 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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L14 NGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L14 NGM, 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 L14 NGM registered?

L14 NGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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