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97,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective THE LENS IS VERY FROSTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
AN EXHAUST BRACKET REQUIRES RE WELDING BACK TO THE FRONT PIPE
BOTH SIDES REAR BACKPLATES ARE RUBBING THE DISC / DRUM
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses frosty (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both sides rear steel brake pipes to the hoses are starting to corrode
i can hardly see any steel brake pipes to assess their condition because of a plastic shield under the car
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both offside lamp lenses are frosty (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
both sides rear steel brake pipes to the hoses are starting to corrode
i can hardly see any steel brake pipes to assess their condition because of a plastic shield under the car
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction anything hanging from the interior mirror larger than a golf ball size is a fail also the sat nav bracket is also in the wiper sweep which is not allowed (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lamp lens very frosty (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip l;amp lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (h) (i))
the engine management light is on and i can hear an air leak from the inlet manifold area alsoboth rear steel brake pipes are starting to corrode
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm rearball joint worn to excess (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' danglies and phone brackets in the wiprer sweep are a fail (8.3.1e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components
corrosion developing in various chassis, body and floor-pan areas
n/s/r 225/50/16 tyre very close to limit
rear coil springs heavily corroded
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components
corrosion developing in various chassis, body and floor-pan areas
n/s/r 225/50/16 tyre very close to limit
rear coil springs heavily corroded
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
EML light on
Oil leak
both rear coil spring corroded
n/s/r tyre close to limit
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
EML light on
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
both rear coil spring corroded
n/s/r tyre close to limit
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn/lipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M16 AAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 M16 AAY, 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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M16 AAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2003.
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