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NV53 BKX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,884 mi
Last recorded82,884 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 BKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,884 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 82,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 72,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 71,954 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 64,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,065 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 63,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,924 miles

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

Rear os & ns tyres slightly perrished

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 23 May 2019 58,453 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 58,435 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 56,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 51,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2014 48,316 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 42,882 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 42,867 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,401 miles

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

slight movement in nsf antiroll bar link upper ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,423 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 32,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2010 26,296 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,942 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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NV53 BKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV53 BKX, 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

How do I check the history of NV53 BKX?

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What year was NV53 BKX registered?

NV53 BKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is NV53 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 BKX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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