MOT Status
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119,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust shield loose
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust shield loose
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
exhaust system is corroded
nearside front tyre is worn on the edges
offside front brake pipe is corroded
offside front lower rear arm inner bush is worn
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm broken (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust system is corroded
nearside front tyre is worn on the edges
offside front brake pipe is corroded
offside front lower rear arm inner bush is worn
front to rear brake pipes corroded and close to a failure
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre tread low
offside rear tyre tread low
offside rear wheel bearing has play
rear exhaust mount broken
screen is chipped
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipes corroded and close to a failure
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre tread low
offside rear tyre tread low
offside rear wheel bearing has play
rear exhaust mount broken
screen is chipped
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear tyres are low, offside front antiroll bar link is worn, nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bush is worn front to rear brake pipes are corroded
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
rear tyres are low, nearside exhaust down pipe has snapped off, offside front antiroll bar link is worn, nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bush is worn, front to rear brake pipes are corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air/bag/light/on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K500 ELG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 K500 ELG, 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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K500 ELG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.
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