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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Central rearStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front exhaust bracket fixings missing + rear bracket corroded away
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge 225/45/17 91 Y Continental (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underside of vehicle corroding
Front Registration plate inscription illegible Incorrect spacing (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Incorrect spacing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0mm 245/40/17 91 Y Budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0mm 245/40/17 91 Y Budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front exhaust bracket fixings missing + rear bracket corroded away
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge 225/45/17 91 Y Continental (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underside of vehicle corroding
Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking and perishing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking and perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
center stop light missing from view
lite play in both front wheel bearings (normal)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
center brake light missing
light play from both front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s side repeater loose
o/s side repeater loose
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s side repeater loose
o/s side repeater loose
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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AO53 GYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 AO53 GYD, 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.
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AO53 GYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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