MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,003 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
obligatory mirror drivers side glass delaminating
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded offside rear lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded offside rear lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Webbing Frayed on Edge (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front tyres worn badly on outer edge
Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both camber arm bushes are braking up - not giving any movement at this stage
Front brake discs lipped
Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Nearside rear tyre getting close to treadwear indicator
Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract and starting to fray
rear brake discs scored
rear number plate de-laminating - still visible
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wheel bearings have slight play
nearside front tyre damaged outer wall, has light lump, worn outer edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f tyre bald outer edge
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FG53 UUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 FG53 UUW, 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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FG53 UUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2003.
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