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NC53 KXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

169,219 mi
Last recorded169,219 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 KXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 169,219 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 162,361 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one exhaust mount fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 162,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate deteriorated excessively (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light scattered by deteriorated outer plastic lens (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible number plate deteriorated excessively (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective one exhaust mount fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 158,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 158,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 152,191 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 152,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 141,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 129,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,353 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 113,559 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,424 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 111,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward,upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,896 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 100,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,444 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 69,249 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 69,051 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2013 58,179 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,037 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 47,037 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,438 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,288 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,682 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 24,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,858 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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NC53 KXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NC53 KXX, 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 NC53 KXX registered?

NC53 KXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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