MOT Status
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127,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to center (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front shockers corroding
slight play in steering
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front shockers corroding
slight play in steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
eml on dash
exhaust system corroded rear support missing
under body & suspension component corrosion
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
eml on dash
exhaust system corroded rear support missing
under body & suspension component corrosion
under tray insecure
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine mil light on
exhaust system corroded rear support missing
under tray loose
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
eml light on
front and rear exhaust brackets corroded
outer sill covers fitted
Rear brake pipes corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front 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)
steering damper weaping oil
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
steering damper weaping oil
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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531 PLG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 81,742 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 531 PLG, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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531 PLG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2002.
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