MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both side rear (1.2.1 (f))
both head light lenses faded
corrosion on both rear coil spring
corrosion on rear axle and chassis
poor pattern on headlights
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear coil spring corroded
corrosion on rear suspension
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly damaged both side front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion on rear axle
head light lenses faded and lights been reduced
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear control arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated
both side rear track control arms bushes worn
centre brake light lens damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at the flex (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres slightly worn on the edges
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at the flex (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres slightly worn on the edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FRONT AND REAR DISCS SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN AWAY
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FRONT AND REAR DISCS SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN AWAY
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
near side front wheel rim dented and cut outer side wall
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
battery terminal corroded
brake fluid geeting low
cut near side rear tyre outer side wall
near side front wheel rim dented and cut outer side wall
near side rear tyre worn to 2 mm
off side rear tyre on limit 1,6 mm
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 OEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FE53 OEF, 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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FE53 OEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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