MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front tyre cut off on inside edge
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
undertrays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt forwardmost (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
glow plug light on
o/s/r tyre thin on inner edge
Slight brake bind from the hand brake shoes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight brake bind from the hand brake shoes
The centre exhaust clamp is cracking/breaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
(1) Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing close to limit.
(2) Offside front anti roll bar outer link arm worn close to limit.
(2) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.
(3) Both headlamp lenses deteriorated close to limit.
(4) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.
(5) Nearside rear anti roll bar outer link arm worn slightly.
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
(1) Front brake discs corroded close to limit.
(1) Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing close to limit.
(2) Offside front anti roll bar outer link arm worn close to limit.
(2) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.
(3) Both headlamp lenses deteriorated close to limit.
(4) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.
(5) Nearside rear anti roll bar outer link arm worn slightly.
rear exhaust box corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust box corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
all brake diss slightly lipped
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 ECA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BN53 ECA, 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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BN53 ECA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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