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NP53 MOR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,734 mi
Last recorded136,734 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNP53 MOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 136,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,644 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken but system is still adequately supported - mid to rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 133,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens is affecting the beam pattern to the extent that is completely unrecognisable (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken but system is still adequately supported - mid to rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,295 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 125,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both longitudinals (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,657 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion on brake pipes

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,673 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,761 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

wear on rear tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,800 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 73,800 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,280 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,555 miles

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

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

exhaust braket broken

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,258 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,675 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2008 42,674 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,558 miles

rear centre stop light insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,564 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 27,562 miles

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

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

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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NP53 MOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NP53 MOR, 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 NP53 MOR registered?

NP53 MOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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