MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres(225 45 r17) worn low and close to wear indicators
oil leak around engine
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head light lens poor/discoloured (no pattern) (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both front tyres(225 45 r17) worn low and close to wear indicators
oil leak around engine
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
tyres getting low
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both head light lens badly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both rear brake pipes corroded
o/s/r tyre has small cut on outer wall but no cords exposed
both front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded
both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn
nearside rear tyre wearing low
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
headlamp beam patterns could be better
nearside front tyre wearing low
rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn low close to wear indcators(225/45r17)
both head light lens misty.
front brake discs slightly worn.
n/s/r tyre worn low close to wear indicators(245/45r17)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn low close to wear indcators(225/45r17)
both head light lens misty.
front brake discs slightly worn.
n/s/r tyre worn low close to wear indicators(245/45r17)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
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DF53 UMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DF53 UMR, 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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DF53 UMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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