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NT53 OWO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,371 mi
Last recorded115,371 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 OWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,371 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 115,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 115,324 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not touching screen on left (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective nr gearbox detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 106,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 101,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,867 miles

Central exhaust corroding

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,566 miles

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,547 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 69,547 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,156 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 55,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,990 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 38,891 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,380 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 27,380 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,395 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,403 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,802 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,544 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 15,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,391 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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NT53 OWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OWO, 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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NT53 OWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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