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NG52 XCU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,191 mi
Last recorded103,191 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 XCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,925 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,197 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 70,197 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,203 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 60,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,326 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,670 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 50,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 50,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

poly v belt just starting to crack

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,643 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 44,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to scrub on very outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,282 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 XCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

NG52 XCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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