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NT53 OVP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,801 mi
Last recorded39,801 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 OVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 39,801 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation in rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 39,789 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 39,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 39,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 39,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,105 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 37,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,323 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,575 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,782 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 27,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,300 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 12,709 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 12,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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NT53 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NT53 OVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NT53 OVP registered?

NT53 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is NT53 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT53 OVP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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