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NG53 FHK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,426 mi
Last recorded165,426 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 165,426 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 155,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 149,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 149,460 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 143,699 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 143,699 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 137,186 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle to clean to measure mean value evan with polaraty leads connected

Pass 10 Aug 2009 124,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,587 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 105,636 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 100,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 105,407 miles

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

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

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

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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NG53 FHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG53 FHK, 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 NG53 FHK registered?

NG53 FHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is NG53 FHK safe to buy?

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