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NK53 YFV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,064 mi
Last recorded176,064 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 176,064 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 165,198 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 161,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 155,406 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 155,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 148,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 140,847 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 134,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,690 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 111,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 105,475 miles

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

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

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 24 Apr 2013 98,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,151 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,151 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,345 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,528 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,638 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,214 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 12,214 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all tyres wearing thin on edges and showing signs of cracking on the tread area

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YFV, 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 NK53 YFV registered?

NK53 YFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is NK53 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 YFV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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