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NK53 HHW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,639 mi
Last recorded90,639 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,667 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,506 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,998 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers Door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement just within limitations (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted as standard by manufacturer restricting view of some components

Fail 3 Oct 2016 53,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement just within limitations (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted as standard by manufacturer restricting view of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,560 miles

engine covers + undertrays fitted as standard by manufacturer view of some components restricted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 49,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine covers + undertrays fitted as standard by manufacturer view of some components restricted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 46,402 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2013 42,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 37,532 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 37,532 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,431 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,466 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,982 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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NK53 HHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK53 HHW, 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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NK53 HHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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