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NX53 AHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

140,428 mi
Last recorded140,428 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 AHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 140,428 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S + N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

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

Wiper/Washers switch slightly malfunctioning

Fail 4 Sep 2026 140,428 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S + N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

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

Wiper/Washers switch slightly malfunctioning

Pass 29 Aug 2025 127,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 118,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator stalk slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 118,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,888 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 95,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,495 miles

Front drivers and passengers windows are tinted

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both lower inner sill sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Rear and Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,456 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both lower inner sill sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Rear and Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,958 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,960 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 70,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,343 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside covered with undertrays

Fail 6 Oct 2017 61,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to marked due to location over rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside covered with undertrays

Pass 8 Oct 2016 56,137 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,968 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 41,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,185 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,190 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 11,458 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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NX53 AHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NX53 AHJ, 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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NX53 AHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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