MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight play front suspension
slight play in steering
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
chip in wind screen screen
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
n/s/f tyre damaged in outer sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front roadwheel has a dent on the inside rim.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
The vehicle's computer is reporting that numerous bulbs have malfunctioned, however, this does not appear to be so, having checked all the lights, replaced two bulbs and then re checked, the system is still reporting faults
Nearside front roadwheel has a dent on the inside rim.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
The vehicle's computer is reporting that numerous bulbs have malfunctioned, however, this does not appear to be so, having checked all the lights, replaced two bulbs and then re checked, the system is still reporting faults
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GL05 TEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 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 GL05 TEJ, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GL05 TEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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