MOT Status
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176,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
all outer wheel arches corroded
rear subframe corroded
underside corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges (5.2.3 (e))
all outer wheel arches corroded
rear subframe corroded
underside corrosion
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper 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))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
front tyre treads low[edges]
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended camber arm bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear susp coil spring corroded
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear susp coil spring corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
front number plate slight damage
front screen[minii chips]
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
n/s/f tyre tread low[edges]
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s/f tyre tread low[edges]
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside has covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside has covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L12 ALS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 L12 ALS, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L12 ALS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2004.
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