MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub-frame corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts very badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major blow (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure all mounts rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play in both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Many parts of Underside and suspension components corroded
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Rubber Pedal Grip on parking brake foot pedal come off (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside performance not as effective as Nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Many parts of Underside and suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across Rear Subframe - Evidence of rubbing against chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust noisy Coming out of silencer box (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Level sensor bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm slight play (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear beam axle corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BO53 AAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 BO53 AAA, 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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BO53 AAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2003.
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