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NV53 GJY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,048 mi
Last recorded32,048 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 GJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 32,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 32,027 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 31,925 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 34,835 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 31,784 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,746 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 31,638 miles

age related cracks on all around tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2018 31,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres perishing

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 30,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres perishing

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,187 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Engine under tray fitted at time of test

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/cracking

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount snapped

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,693 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time at test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre support adrift

Fail 17 Sep 2015 29,693 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time at test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre support adrift

Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,764 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 25,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,884 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 20,884 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,156 miles

OSF TYRE CRACKING

Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,346 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,227 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 12,227 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 GJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJY, 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 NV53 GJY registered?

NV53 GJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is NV53 GJY safe to buy?

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