MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
all BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST
both ancillary belts perished
engine undertray fitted
exhaust system corroded, centre section hanger gitting thin (strong advise)
general corrosion on underside of vehicle affecting most componants
headlamp images opaque
nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm, offside front tyre worn to 2mm. both on inner edges and bald outside centre 3/4 band. legal limit 1.6mm (strong advise)
play in viscous fan hub bearings, viscous fan not operating correctlt (loose when hot, strong advise)
rear brake hoses perished
rear coilsprings corroded
slight corrosion on front brake discs
slight play in both nearside and offside track rod end balljoints (strong advise)
slight play in nearside front lower balljoint (strong advise)
underside brake and fuel pipes corroded slightly
wiper slightly smeary
ancillary drivebelts perished
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs and pads worn
front tyres worn on inner edge
fuel pipes corroded
rear brake hoses very slightly perished
rear coil springs corroded
underside corrosion evident
undertray fitted
very slight play in both track rod ends
very slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
engine undertrays fitted
exhaust downpipe bracket snapped (exhaust still secure)
front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded
fuel filter and surrounding pipes/brackets corroded
nearside front floor pan corroded around earth connection
nearside rear brake disc corroded
pulse from nearside rear brake
slight imbalance from rear brakes
underside corrosion evident
engine undertrays fitted
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all tyres close to limit
engine undertrays fitted
exhaust system corroded
front and rear brake discs rusty
spare fitted to nearside rear
ADVISE.. slight smear from wipers.
ADVISE..front/rear discs in poor condition,corroded/rusty.(not to excess)
ADVISE..offside,outewr,stearing arm,play(not to excess)(NOT TRACK CONTROL ARM)
ADVISE..slight play in offside/nearside,lower swival/balljoint(not to excess)
ADVISE..slight play in power steering box(not to excess)
VERY STRONG ADVISE,OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE REAR TYRES,ON 1.6MM(LIMIT SET AT 1.6MM)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISE..front disc/rear discs,poor condition, corroded/rusty.
ADVISE..offside,outer steering arm,play(NOT track control arm)
ADVISE..slight play in power steering box(not to excess)
ADVISE..slight play in,offside/nearside,lower balljoint/swival.
ADVISE..slight smear from wipers.(not to excess)
TRI-STAR ON BONNET,BROKEN(PRIOR TO M.O.T TEST)
VERY STRONG ADVISE..offside/nearside rear ytres on 1.6mm(limit set at 1.6mm)
slight play in front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A898 GAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,612 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 A898 GAL, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A898 GAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2000.
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