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NV53 UKD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,648 mi
Last recorded104,648 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 UKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 104,648 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 101,414 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 80,132 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 80,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,086 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,612 miles

exhaust system poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,739 miles

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion suspension components.

slight end-float front hub bearings.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,840 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 60,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,117 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear brake pads wearing low.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,884 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres uneven wear

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,608 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,379 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,210 miles

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

slight corrosion to all brake discs.front tyres worn slightly on edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,404 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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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NV53 UKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

NV53 UKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for NV53 UKD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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