MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under tray fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing ful inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bottom seam of catalyst blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wear to outer edge
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside door mirror glass dark
centre exhaust rear hanger missing
oil on gear box
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bottom seam of catalyst blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wear to outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside door mirror glass dark
centre exhaust rear hanger missing
oil on gear box
OSR Tyre Cracking/Perishing (225/50/16
Power Steering Pump Noisy On Fast Idle
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Headlight Reflector Deteriorating (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play Needs Adjusting (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play Needs Adjusting (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger Missing (7.1.1)
OSR Tyre Cracking/Perishing (225/50/16
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power Steering Pump Noisy On Fast Idle
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
corrosion to exhaust
hand brake release temperamental
intermittent metallic noise from engine at tick over
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
slight diffusion to o/s dip beam image
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
under trays fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
corrosion to exhaust
hand brake release temperamental
intermittent metallic noise from engine at tick over
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
slight diffusion to o/s dip beam image
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
under trays fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
rear exhaust mount corroded and missing
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
air bag light on
rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust is still adequately supported
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF04 GRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 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 DF04 GRU, 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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DF04 GRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 July 2004.
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