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126,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
accident damage too rear bumper
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
bulb error/warning lamp illuminated *** no bulbs out***
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
On dash "bulb faliure lamp" illuminated n/s/rear non obligatory fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
defective lamp warning illuminated ( none found)
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
clutch slave cylinder pipe excessively corroded
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear section by mid box (7.1.2)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Door mirror repeater 2bulbs not working out of 3 (1.4.A.2c)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear section by mid box (7.1.2)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to rear of car, corroded at the bulkhead sections (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front fog lamp not working
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear outer trail arm joints have play
exhast system rusty
nearside front tyre has bold edge but not exposing cords
rear brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear outer trail arm joints have play
exhast system rusty
nearside front tyre has bold edge but not exposing cords
rear brake pipes rusty
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
center exhaust box/pipe corroded- not blowing
n/s/r brake flexi hose perished
o/s/r brake flexi hose perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs undercut
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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288 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 288 VKJ, 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 25 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 288 VKJ registered?
288 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2001.
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