MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge
Offside mirror side repeater slightly damaged but still working.
centre rear brake light has been turned into a reflector and perm disconnected from any electrics.
under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge
centre rear brake light has been turned into a reflector and perm disconnected from any electrics.
under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.
Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front, rear lower arm inner bushes starting to come unbonded.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front, rear lower arm inner bushes starting to come unbonded.
both rear tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm.
nail in n/s rear tyre.
o/s front tyre getting low on 3 to 4mm.
slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm.
nail in n/s rear tyre.
o/s front tyre getting low on 3 to 4mm.
slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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DY53 ONV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 DY53 ONV, 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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DY53 ONV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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