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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both front flexi pipes perished (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine water pump appears very noisy and requires attention
rear sub frame and ancillaries heavily corroded but remain fit for purpose at time of test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine water pump appears very noisy and requires attention
rear sub frame and ancillaries heavily corroded but remain fit for purpose at time of test
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear subframe and ancillaries corroded but remain fit for purpose at time of test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear subframe and ancillaries corroded but remain fit for purpose at time of test
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
abs light flashed on during test
rear subframe and ancillaries heavily corroded but remains fit for purpose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
rear subframe and ancillaries heavily corroded but remains fit for purpose
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged reflective surface very dull (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged reflective surface very dull (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside mirror slightly loose
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass dull (3.3 (b) (i))
all rear suspension bushes showing perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of front steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted alloy a m g 18 inch (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside mirror slightly loose
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass dull (3.3 (b) (i))
all rear suspension bushes showing perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
plastic engine cover and undertrays fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
plastic engine cover and undertrays fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
plastic engine cover and undertrays fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak AROUND GEARBOX SUMP ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak AROUND GEARBOX SUMP ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight wear on front brake discs
Drivers seat not tilting forward.
Front bumper panel underneath has damaged paintwork and is split at nearside.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Drivers seat not tilting forward.
Front bumper panel underneath has damaged paintwork and is split at nearside.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front panel has damage to paintwork and is split at nearside . Nearside rear has slight damage to body panel and paintwork.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front panel has damage to paintwork and is split at nearside . Nearside rear has slight damage to body panel and paintwork.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres on 2mm
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres on 2mm
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L7 CAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.
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 L7 CAF, 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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L7 CAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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