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RK53 NTD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,333 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,782 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,375 miles

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

O/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,628 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,628 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 74,385 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

offside track rod end slight play

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear of centre pipe exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application slightly uneven

offside track rod end slight play

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear of centre pipe exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,414 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,808 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,349 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 48,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 48,189 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,636 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RK53 NTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK53 NTD, 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 RK53 NTD registered?

RK53 NTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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