MOT Status
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117,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Front brakes are slightly imbalanced across axle
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
central exhaust mounting defective
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
central exhaust mounting defective
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed has multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge, require attention (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front discs and pads looked burnt
front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
NSF tyre treads wearing edges
NSR tyre inner treads wearling low
OSR tyre inner treads wearling low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L7 LYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 66,318 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 LYU, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L7 LYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2009.
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