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Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
steering wheel slightly worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front slight play on inner tie rods ns & os
Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes running under vehichle ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface rust under vehicle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front slight play on inner tie rods ns & os
Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes running under vehichle ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface rust under vehicle
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Differential signs of a leak
Nearside Front jacking point corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering damper has a slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering damper has a slight leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion in offside rear inner floor pan
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L3 NKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 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 NKU, 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 27 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 L3 NKU registered?
L3 NKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 1999.
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