MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
engine management light is on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
engine management light is on
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust brackets corroded and broken but exhaust still secure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust brackets corroded and broken but exhaust still secure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
engine mil lamp on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
engine mil lamp on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall not cords
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall not cords
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LS53 JRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 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 LS53 JRO, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LS53 JRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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