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NK53 WPV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,222 mi
Last recorded161,222 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 WPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 161,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2021 161,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch coroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 158,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 157,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 155,161 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 155,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate figure 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear wheel bearings not tested due to brake bind

Fail 26 Jun 2019 154,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate figure 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear wheel bearings not tested due to brake bind

Pass 13 Jul 2018 151,971 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 151,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 151,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 146,581 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 146,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 132,230 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 132,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 10 Sep 2013 112,742 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,885 miles

body damage.

corrsion suspension units.

engine hunting.

parking brake travel just acceptable.

surface rust remaining brake pipes.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,880 miles

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

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

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

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

body damage.

corrsion suspension units.

engine hunting.

parking brake travel just acceptable.

surface rust remaining brake pipes.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,360 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs poor condition

front tyres uneven wear

noise from rear brakes

parking brake travel just acceptable

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,357 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs poor condition

front tyres uneven wear

noise from rear brakes

parking brake travel just acceptable

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,585 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,361 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 WPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NK53 WPV, 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 WPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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