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NY52 FCN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 FCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,284 miles

glow plug light showing on dash indicating a fault

Fail 15 Feb 2017 120,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front anti-roll bar links have excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps are cloudy causing no beam image (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washer is not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear tyre below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint excessive movement in the offside front lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear tyre below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated when handbrake is released it is not extinguishing the dashboard warning light (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 116,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 116,951 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 113,043 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 113,043 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 108,510 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 108,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,541 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,547 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 98,536 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,052 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 92,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2008 79,364 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,824 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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NY52 FCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY52 FCN, 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 NY52 FCN registered?

NY52 FCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is NY52 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY52 FCN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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