MOT Status
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146,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
corrosion to underside of vehicle mainly rear subframe and subframe mounts
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
corrosion to underside of vehicle mainly rear subframe and subframe mounts
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached hub bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and off side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
rear exhaust bracket broken
rear exhaust corroded
under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
centre exhaust bracket corroded . exhaust still secure
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
centre exhaust bracket corroded . exhaust still secure
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
middle exhaust hanger corroded away but exhaust system is secure
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Air bag lamp on
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Surface scratches in screen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DC54 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 DC54 BYL, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DC54 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2004.
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