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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated and borderline . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Unable to fully assess for corrosion due to plastic arch liners and floor covers fitted .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear and perished heavily , inner sidewall has slight splitting . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm outer dust cover deteriorated and borderline . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight outer edge wear and perished . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged and perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake has considerable travel on pedal .
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel corroded and holed across . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated and borderline . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Unable to fully assess for corrosion due to plastic arch liners and floor covers fitted .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear and perished heavily , inner sidewall has slight splitting . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm outer dust cover deteriorated and borderline . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight outer edge wear and perished . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged and perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake has considerable travel on pedal .
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel corroded and holed across . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarriage
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear light unit slight damage
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both rear tyres slight sidewall damage
full under trays fitted obscuring some under body components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear light unit slight damage
Nearside front pipe bracket broken
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside front pipe bracket broken
both rear tyres slight sidewall damage
full under trays fitted obscuring some under body components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear end unable to check middle due to length of under body trays
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 34% imbalance across axle (3.7.B.3)
Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear end unable to check middle due to length of under body trays
engine management lamp lit
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear end unable to check middle due to length of under body trays
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing outer edge thru to secondary rubber (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 34% imbalance across axle (3.7.B.3)
Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear end unable to check middle due to length of under body trays
engine management lamp lit
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine warning light on dash
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Engine warning light on dash
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
osr tyre on 2mm
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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E23 EJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.5%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 E23 EJX, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E23 EJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2005.
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