MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pipes corroding
exhaust back box has leak
exhaust rusty
front ball joint boots perished
front wheel bearing have slight play
front wishbone bushes perished and worn
oil leak
rear brake disc worn
rust all under vehicle
tyres cracked and perished
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pipes corroding
exhaust back box has leak
exhaust rusty
front ball joint boots perished
front wheel bearing have slight play
front wishbone bushes perished and worn
oil leak
rear brake disc worn
rust all under vehicle
tyres cracked and perished
Front Oil leak ()
Front underside of engine bay plastic cover fitted, obscuring view of components
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded, part missing
Nearside Inner plastic sill cover fitted obscuring view of metal behind.
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on components (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front back plate corroded, part missing
Offside Inner plastic sill cover fitted obscuring view of metal behind.
Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately the securing C clip is missing, it has been secured with a cable tie. (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on componants (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all of the wheel arches have plastic covers obscuring view of metal behind
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Oil leak ()
Front underside of engine bay plastic cover fitted, obscuring view of components
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded, part missing
Nearside Inner plastic sill cover fitted obscuring view of metal behind.
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on components (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front back plate corroded, part missing
Offside Inner plastic sill cover fitted obscuring view of metal behind.
Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately the securing C clip is missing, it has been secured with a cable tie. (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on componants (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all of the wheel arches have plastic covers obscuring view of metal behind
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear sub-frame is corroding.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front tyres are wearing unevenly (on edges).
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear sub-frame is corroding.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside 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)
nearside steering rack has slight play in inner joint
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside steering rack has slight play in inner joint
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs worn
Advise n/s/f lower balljoint slight play
slight play at nearside steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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KNV 231N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 KNV 231N, 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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KNV 231N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 2005.
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