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SH53 NAB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,438 mi
Last recorded88,438 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 NAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 88,438 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 88,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,388 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,285 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,132 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,141 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 78,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 76,523 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,574 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,590 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,252 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 66,202 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 66,118 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 63,506 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,303 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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SH53 NAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SH53 NAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH53 NAB registered?

SH53 NAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is SH53 NAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 NAB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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