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NV03 KCF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,269 mi
Last recorded164,269 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 KCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 164,269 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 25 Feb 2016 164,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 153,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 153,370 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outter edges

plastic covers fitted to both rear suspension arms

Fail 26 Feb 2014 138,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outter edges

plastic covers fitted to both rear suspension arms

Pass 28 Feb 2013 121,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Fail 23 Feb 2013 121,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 2 Mar 2012 101,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 101,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 79,877 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 70,209 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 70,209 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 60,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,262 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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NV03 KCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NV03 KCF, 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 NV03 KCF registered?

NV03 KCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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