MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes greased
n/s/r brake binding slightly
slight exhaust blow fro centre silancer
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
fuel pipe corroded
Body has slight corrosion front bonnet (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded central (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Body has slight corrosion front bonnet (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded central (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both brake pipes corroded been greased (3.6.A.3)
Central Rear exhaust bracket missing but system adequately supported
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded been greased
Nearside Front fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside front tyres worn on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not restricting the drivers view
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front tyres worn on edges
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes mstarting to corrode in general
exhaust down pipe bracket corroded
front no. plate delaminating (borderline)
rear no.plate deteriorated
Oil leak
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FC03 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FC03 HWL, 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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FC03 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 2003.
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