MOT Status
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163,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
all undertrays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Surface corrosion on rear of vehicle - suspension and sub-frame
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads on 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear sub-frame corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear axle) bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear axle) bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake noise when wheel spun -
Lower plastic covers preventing full inspection.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in the middle. (over inflated) measures 2mm. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no visible beam pattern or kick. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid pipe running down chassis too o/s/f brake hose fractured during brake test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Lower plastic covers preventing full inspection.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam and kick just visible. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe running from abs pump too n/s/f brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front too rear coming over fuel tank. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front too rear coming over fuel tank. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe going too n/s/r brake hose. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in the middle. (over inflated) measures 2mm. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe going too o/s/r brake hose. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
engine management light present on dash.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside 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))
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
caster arm bushes are split n/s/f and o/s/f
headlamp washer inop
n/s indicator in mirror cracked
rear pads are low
3rd stop lamp lens cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KO53 FBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 KO53 FBV, 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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KO53 FBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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