MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight exhaust leak
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre > rear exhaust silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front & rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front & rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated but currently still gives a adequate view to the rear advise replacement soon. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
N/S/F brake disc slightly corroded on inner face
O/S door mirror glass deteriorated but currently still gives a adequate view to the rear( advise replacement soon)
O/S/R tyre wearing uneven across tread ( tread at 3mm 245/40zr 17 95y)
boot release handle sticking/worn
chips in windscreen
slight play in both front wheel bearings
O/S door mirror glass deteriorated but still gibes a adequate view to the rear
both front indicator starting to show white light
minor perishing in N/S/R tyre
parking brake mech slightly worn
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight play in both front wheel bearings
tailgate release handle sticking advise maintenance
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear most arm (2.5.A.1c)
O/S door mirror glass deteriorated but still gibes a adequate view to the rear
both front indicator starting to show white light
minor perishing in N/S/R tyre
parking brake mech slightly worn
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight play in both front wheel bearings
tailgate release handle sticking advise maintenance
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Gearbox oil leak
O/S mirror has damage
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear brake pads are low 3-4 mm
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
O/S mirror has damage
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear brake pads are low 3-4 mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges of tread
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 HKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 EF53 HKO, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EF53 HKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 February 2004.
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