MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front lower arms (front bushes) slightly deteriated
n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake fluctuation/imbalance 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure front mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below -in center (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both front lower arms (front bushes) slightly deteriated
front inner brake pads wearing low
n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded
both front d rubbers slightly worn
o/s/f indicator discoloured
o/s/r tyre worn close to limit
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.047 (7.3.D.3)
Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view o/s/f door mirror (8.1.2a)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre (4.1.D.1b)
both front d rubbers slightly worn
o/s/f indicator discoloured
o/s/r tyre worn close to limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f metal (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r metal (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/f headlight cover slightly deteriated
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
rear reg plate slightly deteriated
slight rear brake imbalance 20%
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r metal pipe corodded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower (rear) b/joint cover splir (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)
coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f metal (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r metal (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/f headlight cover slightly deteriated
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
rear reg plate slightly deteriated
slight rear brake imbalance 20%
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 3/4 area
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 3/4 area
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear nearside brakes binding slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf spring very slightly out of place
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
noise from nsr wheel when rotated brake pads ok
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SRS Air Bag warning/malfunction lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SRS Air Bag warning/malfunction lamp on.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ53 HMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 BJ53 HMY, 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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BJ53 HMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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