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ExpiredMileage
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front tyre inner wall has a stress fracture present (4.1D.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present (4.1D.1a)
Offside Rear tyre walls have stress fractures present (4.1D.1a)
Rear axle (2) tyre valves stems are slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)
Nearside Rear wheel rim is distorted (4.2A.1a)
Offside Rear tyre walls have stress fractures greater than 25 mm but not exposing cords (4.1D.1a)
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe to flexi-hose is corroding
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe to flexi-hose is corroding
(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
(2.4C.1a)The rear suspension springs are visually impaired when inspecting because of the suspension design characteristics,where some noise has been noticed during jacking and lowering indicating that a fault(s) might be present
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe is corroding
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe is corroding
(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 29%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service
(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present,which have not yet reached the point of test failure
(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present,which have not yet reached the point of test failure
(4.2A.1a)The nearside rear wheel rims is slightly distorted
(5.2.5a)The nearside front passenger's seat inertia reel is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering track rod end ball joint has slight free play/wear present
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present.
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present.
(4.1D.1b)The offside rear tyre inner wall has slight stress fractures present,which have not yet reached the point of test failure.
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along it's length has surface corrosion present.
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along it's length has surface corrosion present.
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.
Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
(2.4C.1a)The nearside front suspension spring is incomplete,which requires renewal now.
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along it's length has surface corrosion present.
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along it's length has surface corrosion present.
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER
SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.
(2.4A.2)The front lower underside has a protective cover fitted,which is restricting the view of some compoents and suspension integrity
(2.4G.1)The nearside rear lower suspension arm has a protective cover fitted.
(2.4G.1)The offside rear lower suspension arm has a protective cover fitted.
(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes cannot visually be seen due to a protective cover fitted along the floor panels front to rear of the vehicle.
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm
(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm
(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm
(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted
(5.2.6)The nearside lower outer sill and the front to rear floor panel has protective covers fitted
(5.2.6)The offside lower outer sill and the front to rear floor panel has protective covers fitted
(7.2.1)The front to rear floor panels have protective covers fitted preventing an inspection of the fuel system compoents
(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measuring device did not register a signal and therefore has been bypassed.A subjective assessment has been used in conjunction with the vehicles tachometer
NOTES TO THE PRESENTER OF THE VEHICLE
SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS
SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS
SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS
Where any of the following information advises of protective covers fitted,the information is given to advise that some components or structure has not been fully assessed.
(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn,which may require renewal depending upon the manufacturer recommended specifications
(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn,which may require renewal depending upon the manufacturer recommended specifications
(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 10% throughout their operating range
(3.7A.5a)The nearside rear service brake performance results indicate that a slight bind is present
(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 16% throughout their operating range
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn,which may require renewal depending upon the manufacturer recommended specifications
(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn,which may require renewal depending upon the manufacturer recommended specifications
(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 10% throughout their operating range
(3.7A.5a)The nearside rear service brake performance results indicate that a slight bind is present
(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 16% throughout their operating range
(2.2B.1f)The nearside front track rod ball pin is worn and may soon require renewal
(3.1.5)The parking brake lever when operated by foot with the release lever fully disengaged is not quite releasing the pawl mechanism,it appears that service is due
(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn
(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn
(4.1C.1a)The nearside front tyre has a cut present which may be close to the legal limit
(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre shoulders are worn close to the legal limit
(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit
(4.1D1)The offside front tyre shoulders are worn close to the legal limit
(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit
(4.2.1a)the nearside rear wheel inner rim presents some minor distortion being present
(8.3.1e)Items fixed within the swept area which either are in excess of 040mm diameter,or could obsure the drivers view of the road should ideally not be fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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FH53 UPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 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 FH53 UPG, 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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FH53 UPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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