MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty in places . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet stays not holding
Both headlamps deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front boost pipe split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake performance only just met requirements
Bonnet struts weak
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust front flexi damaged and leaking
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside front brake back plate badly corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet struts weak
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust front flexi damaged and leaking
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres badly worn on edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside front brake back plate badly corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner heat shield badly corroded on brake disc
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust rear box corroded
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner heat shield badly corroded on brake disc
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust rear box corroded
Oil leak underneath
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres has slight wear on outer edges
slight engine smoke coming out of tail pipe
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak on underside
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer 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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DY57 CAE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DY57 CAE, 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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DY57 CAE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2007.
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