MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to corrode
corrosion starting to strut tops o/s & n/s
corrosion to front sub frame
headlights poor beam pattern
Front corrosion on sub frame
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear inner sill/ chassis
slight corrosion on offside front inner arch and spring top
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested not carried out due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front corrosion on sub frame
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear inner sill/ chassis
slight corrosion on offside front inner arch and spring top
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly repaired (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes x2 over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded (hole (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes x2 over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre sidewall split on inner edge
rear number plate loose
exhaust mountings broken
signs of rear wheel s rubbing plastic wheel arch trim
washer tank leaking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust mountings broken
signs of rear wheel s rubbing plastic wheel arch trim
washer tank leaking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
REAR TYRES RUNNING CLOSE TO REAR ARCHES
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
REAR TYRES/WHEELS RUNNING CLOSE TO INNER ARCHES AND RUBBING SLIGHTLY
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B3 PVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 B3 PVW, 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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B3 PVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.
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