MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very badly worn inner edge nearly though to cords/borderline fail (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding slightly …. majority of pipes not visible for inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald and close to chords at edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear cannot see bases of rear springs to fully assess condition
cannot clearly see some brake pads to fully inspect wear
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding slightly …. majority of pipes not visible for inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald and close to chords at edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear cannot see bases of rear springs to fully assess condition
cannot clearly see some brake pads to fully inspect wear
belly plates obscure full underside inspections..... cannot see base of rear springs to assess condition …. cannot see brake pipes under car
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe close to flexi hose area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
belly plates obscure full underside inspections..... cannot see base of rear springs to assess condition …. cannot see brake pipes under car
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe slightly corroding.....note majority of brake pipes obscured by covers etc (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
boot lid will not open
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroding (3.5.1i)
cannot see all brake pads...warning light is on...visible pads ok
cannot see all brake pipes ....covers
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroding (3.5.1i)
cannot see all brake pads...warning light is on...visible pads ok
cannot see all brake pipes ....covers
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 NZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 NZW, 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 NZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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