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NT53 ORN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,975 mi
Last recorded111,975 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 ORN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,975 miles

Gearbox oil leak

High level brake light inop

Offside front tyre showing cracks

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2022 111,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front brake disc backing plates are corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,997 miles

Advise General corrision.

Advise play in o,s ball joint.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,370 miles

both front lower suspension arms rusty

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn to lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 80,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

exhaust bracket is slightly corroded

offside front tyre is starting to scrub on the outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,433 miles

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

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 72,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,838 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,773 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,275 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 51,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,247 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 27,247 miles

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

vehicle has covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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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NT53 ORN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 NT53 ORN, 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 NT53 ORN registered?

NT53 ORN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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