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NU53 FBY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,526 mi
Last recorded217,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 217,526 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 217,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 203,899 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at the tip of the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Jun 2015 189,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 183,366 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 183,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 173,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 157,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 137,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 137,311 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,945 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 116,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,577 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,257 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 60,257 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,251 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 46,251 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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NU53 FBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU53 FBY, 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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NU53 FBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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