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LR53 NTG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

193,774 mi
Last recorded193,774 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 193,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

body damage rear and n/s/r

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2015 185,276 miles

n/s headlight pattern poor

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 12 Mar 2015 185,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

both front wheel bearings slight play

n/s headlight pattern poor

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 27 Feb 2014 181,135 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 177,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 170,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 153,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 126,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 100,127 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,118 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,394 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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LR53 NTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LR53 NTG, 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 LR53 NTG registered?

LR53 NTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is LR53 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 NTG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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