MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both at limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroding, supports weak
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Headlamp lens slightly defective both at limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroding, supports weak
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
engine and under trays fitted
exhaust system corroded
general surface corrosion through out rear suspension components
Headlamp lens slightly defective at deterioration limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
exhaust supports corroding
underside components corroding
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition excess damage to drivers view (3.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective at deterioration limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
exhaust supports corroding
underside components corroding
Nearside front tyre worn on edges and slightly perished
Nearside rear tyre worn on edges
Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges
Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside rear tyre wearing on edges
Stone chip in windscreen
damage to windscreen
offside front tyre perished
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)
damage to windscreen
offside front tyre perished
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.
high level brake light cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CN53 VGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol 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 CN53 VGE, 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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CN53 VGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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