MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules are corroded/coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions result borderline
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Main gearbox pipe constantly leaking, also affecting transmission performnce, low on power (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules are corroded/coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions result borderline
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Passed on second attempt after road test (8.2.2.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF,OSF,NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp outer casings slightly faded, but not affecting beam image
NSF and OSF brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF,OSF,NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust clamp deter.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Waterpump failure? (pulley fluctuating)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KT53 VVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 KT53 VVF, 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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What year was KT53 VVF registered?
KT53 VVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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