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159,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
CENTRE EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT BLOW .
N/S/F SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.
N/S/R SHOCK WEAK.
O/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LIGHT CLUSTER LENSE CRACKED AND SHWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL BEEN RUN FLAT, SPLITS TO INSIDE SIDEWALL + DEEP ENOUGHT O REACH CORDS + BELOW LIMITS ON CENTRE WEAR BAR. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
CENTRE EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT BLOW .
N/S/F SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.
O/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS.
SLIGHT NOISE FROM INSIDE NSR BRAKE DISCS.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged but function not impaired
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged but function not impaired
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement substantial play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber splitting
different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles
untertray fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust bracket before rear silencer corroded off
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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KS57 GTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 69,962 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 KS57 GTU, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KS57 GTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2008.
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