MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
water leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
water leak
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps-benefit given to presenter (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps-benefit given to presenter (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Exhaust hanger broken away, exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Central Exhaust hanger broken away, exhaust still supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)
two exhaust brackets broken off
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre edges worn
Brake warning wear indicator light on
Front brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake warning wear indicator light on
Front brake pads getting low
Leak from auto gearbox seal
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both Headlamps have sticky back remains on the surface.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside side repeater damaged. Functioning correctly.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight corrosion on rear brake discs
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY53 GFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 HY53 GFE, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HY53 GFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2004.
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