MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
sill cover fitted
corrosion underneath
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion underneath
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside Rear & Offside Rear To Flexi Pipes Developing Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Developing Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside Rear & Offside Rear To Flexi Pipes Developing Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Developing Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
All 4 Brake Discs Slightly 'Rusty'
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pipes To Flexis Developing Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Engine Cover & Engine Under Tray Fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
All 4 Brake Discs Slightly 'Rusty'
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pipes To Flexis Developing Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Engine Cover & Engine Under Tray Fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover & under tray fitted
exhaust heat shield insecure at rear
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cord on outer tread edge (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cord on outer tread edge (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover & under tray fitted
exhaust heat shield insecure at rear
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
noise from cat
two front wipers
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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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DA53 DDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DA53 DDK, 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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DA53 DDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2003.
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