MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front upper arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both front wing mirrors do not securely stay in the full open position
Front glow plug pig tail warning light on
Front injector seal leaking
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on the inside edge DEVID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel pipes
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord sshowing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded
Vehicle heavily under-sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded
Vehicle heavily under-sealed
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall but not deep enough to expose internal cords.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper smeary
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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DG57 FCX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 71,984 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 DG57 FCX, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DG57 FCX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2007.
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