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NJ03 EVB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,837 mi
Last recorded96,837 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 EVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,837 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,725 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,435 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre on tread edge

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,844 miles

All shock absorbers getting soft

All steering & suspension shows general age & wear

All tyres have side wall damage & wearing on edges due to under inflation

Exhaust corroded

Park brake has travel

Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35R19 (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside front lower rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside front lower rear-most (2.4.G.2)

All shock absorbers getting soft

All steering & suspension shows general age & wear

All tyres have side wall damage & wearing on edges due to under inflation

Exhaust corroded

Park brake has travel

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,912 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and heavily perished

both front wishbone rear most bushes slightly deteriorated no movement found

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and heavily perished

both front wishbone rear most bushes slightly deteriorated no movement found

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,449 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wheel minor vibration when rotated

o/s/r tyre minor damage to side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,026 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 44,892 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 40,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 34,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,503 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,977 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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NJ03 EVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ03 EVB, 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 NJ03 EVB registered?

NJ03 EVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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