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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor, drivers seat mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front exhaust mounting defective, system secure
Central Rear differential oil leak
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front to rear fuel pipe(s) corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front exhaust mounting defective, system secure
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various at rear and in places on pipes that run along the floor/underside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion hole in nearside front wheel arch
Engine management light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both quite worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Engine management light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut inner edge of tread, inner edge also heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine management light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
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 worn on inner edge and multiple splits inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger hole enlarged by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger hole enlarged by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc;s slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge no visable tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre outer wall
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and over rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
corroded exhaust system
gearbox oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Front Coolant leak cylinder head leaking
Front Oil leak gearbox sump leaking
Front Propshaft universal joint worn front rubber prop joint badly damaged
Rear Oil leak diff housing leaking
Nearside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge.
Offside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
small stone chip in windscreen
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EU51 VGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 EU51 VGK, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EU51 VGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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