MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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)
front brake discs worn and lipped
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
front brake discs worn and lipped
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
S.R.S. warning on dashboard.
both floor undersides covered with plastic sheilds.
both front tyres wearing on outer edges.
lower engine cover fitted.
plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
S.R.S. warning on dashboard.
both floor undersides covered with plastic sheilds.
both front tyres wearing on outer edges.
lower engine cover fitted.
plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both floor undersides covered in plastic shields.
lower engine cover fitted.
both floor undersides covered in plastic shields.
lower engine cover fitted.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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FA53 CWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 FA53 CWT, 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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What year was FA53 CWT registered?
FA53 CWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2003.
Is FA53 CWT safe to buy?
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