MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers insecurely attached Offside bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
All four tyres low on tread
Exhaust blow
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
All four tyres low on tread
Exhaust blow
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust centre clamp cracking. Attention soon.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f suspension strut gaitor missing.
o/s/r brake pad warning wire adrift, rubbing on driveshaft. Refitted during mot.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on outer edge
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre is on legal minimum and will need attention very soon
offside front seatbelt webbing is starting to frey in places
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre is on legal minimum and will need attention very soon
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Some wear to front brake discs.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Some wear to front brake discs.
Rear tyres wearing thin.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres scrubbing edges
screw in offside front tyre
stone chips windscreen
stone chip windscreen
Camber bushes perishing.
Pads getting low all round.
Tyres getting low all round.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HN53 VBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 HN53 VBT, 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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HN53 VBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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