MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe corroded leak!!! (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor coronet close to seat belts mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner face (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner face (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rerar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s front and rear brake disc corroded
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear and side windows tinted
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))
rear and side windows tinted
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear tyre Low tread on inner edge.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear tyre Low tread on inner edge.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Around sub frame. (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust bracket excessively corroded
underbody corroded in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r brake disc corroded
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s/r brake disc corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
esp light on
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
esp light on
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fuel tank has possible leak
fuel tank has possible leak
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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A12 GMW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 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 A12 GMW, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A12 GMW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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