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LW53 NAO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,646 mi
Last recorded78,646 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 NAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,866 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 73,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 70,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 67,131 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper boot deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,706 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,970 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 61,938 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 61,924 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/hoses (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2018 59,448 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 57,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 53,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 49,505 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 45,933 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 40,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,382 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,371 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 31,233 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 23,078 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,624 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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LW53 NAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LW53 NAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LW53 NAO?

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What year was LW53 NAO registered?

LW53 NAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is LW53 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 NAO shows 22 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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