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NV53 UKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,247 mi
Last recorded165,247 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 UKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 165,247 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside of bumper panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested engine misfiring, injector blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 158,850 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 158,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 152,294 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 152,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Diffused dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 147,927 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 147,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 143,301 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 136,892 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 130,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 130,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 115,697 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 107,428 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 107,428 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,174 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,479 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,438 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 74,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,828 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 61,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 46,543 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 UKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NV53 UKJ, 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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NV53 UKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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