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NK03 UYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,375 mi
Last recorded87,375 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 UYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,375 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 87,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

center exhaust clamp missing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,984 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges (just acceptable)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges,uneven wear

both rear tyres 3,5mm

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system poor condition

front balljoint dust covers poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f door mirror glass poor condition

power steering noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,430 miles

body damage.

corrsion brake pipes.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust poor condition.

front brake pads wearing low.

glow plug warning light on.

indicator switch worn.[just acceptable]

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

nail o/s/r tyre.

rear brake pads wearing low.

view from drivers door mirror just acceptable.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,430 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

body damage.

corrsion brake pipes.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust poor condition.

front brake pads wearing low.

glow plug warning light on.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

nail o/s/r tyre.

rear brake pads wearing low.

view from drivers door mirror just acceptable.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,763 miles

all tyres very slight uneven wear

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to all brake pipes

Fail 15 Oct 2013 66,763 miles

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

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

all tyres very slight uneven wear

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,562 miles

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

slight play nearside steering rack.

various body damage.

very slight play n/s/f track rod end.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,534 miles

corrosion to exhaust

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 18 Oct 2011 57,427 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

parking brake travel just acceptable(foot type)

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,362 miles

rear tyre 3-3.5mm.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 53,362 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyre 3-3.5mm.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,855 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 48,750 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres uneven wear,worn on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,090 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Pass 16 May 2007 38,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,254 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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NK03 UYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NK03 UYS, 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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NK03 UYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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