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NG52 XCT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,394 mi
Last recorded119,394 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 XCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 119,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 116,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 107,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 98,496 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 98,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,218 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 92,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 83,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,029 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,832 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 63,825 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,980 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,799 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,804 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,213 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 35,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,614 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 25,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,303 miles

drivers mirror starting to deteriorate affecting the rear view

Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,978 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,123 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 13,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 12,173 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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NG52 XCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NG52 XCT, 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 NG52 XCT registered?

NG52 XCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is NG52 XCT safe to buy?

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