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MB53 NAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,400 mi
Last recorded144,400 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB53 NAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 144,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 119,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 106,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,038 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)

both front tyres wearing

o/s/door mirror discoloured

Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,089 miles

plastic covers prevent examination of floor and outer sill panels

Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,545 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 62,326 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,539 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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MB53 NAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MB53 NAZ, 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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MB53 NAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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