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SB53 NTF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,963 mi
Last recorded83,963 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 83,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,392 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres deteriorated badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 77,216 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,105 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 77,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,557 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 74,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,553 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in inner wall

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 65,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 62,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,812 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SRS Light On.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,818 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 45,818 miles

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

Air Bag Light On

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,035 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 34,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,352 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,715 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,420 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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SB53 NTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SB53 NTF, 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 SB53 NTF registered?

SB53 NTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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