MOT Status
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106,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Anti roll bar rusty.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Anti roll bar rusty.
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from coolant tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and nearside front, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs scored
n/s wiper smearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Undertrays fitted
Nearside 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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/f rim damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Plastic sill trim covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Plastic sill trim covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L3 FAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,393 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 L3 FAU, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L3 FAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2006.
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