MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,230 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Metal brake pipes corroding.
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Plastic covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle, preventing full inspection of all testable items.
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)
Slight perishing to both rear brake flex hoses.
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Metal brake pipes corroding.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Image poor but just identifiable. (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Plastic covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle, preventing full inspection of all testable items.
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)
Slight perishing to both rear brake flex hoses.
front and rear metal brake pipes corroding
near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and starting to adversely affect light image
off side front seat belt fraying slightly
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)
front and rear metal brake pipes corroding
near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and starting to adversely affect light image
off side front seat belt fraying slightly
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
metal brake pipes corroding
near side wiper clearing poor
off side front seat belt fraying
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of tetable items
rear exhaust silencer corroded, leaking and in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
metal brake pipes corroding
near side wiper clearing poor
off side front seat belt fraying
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of tetable items
rear exhaust silencer corroded, leaking and in poor condition
Exhaust rear silencer corroded leaking and in poor condition.
Front and rear metal brake pipes corroding.
Near side rear tyre tread depth aprox 3mm
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items.
Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded and in poor condition.
Front and rear metal brake pipes corroding.
Inner surface of off side front brake disc corroded and in poor condition.
Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s /front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FV53 VGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FV53 VGT, 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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FV53 VGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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