MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both dip beam pattens poor
both rear tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm
n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has some play
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both dip beam pattens poor
both rear tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm
n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has some play
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s/r inner side light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Metal bracket at rear of gearbox (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.
N/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.
O/s/r & n/s/r flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front brake pads low and discs worn, advise attention.
N/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.
O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.
O/s/r & n/s/r flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.
O/s/r wheel binding.
Both headlamp patterns poor.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front flexie brake hoses starting to cracked / perished
both rear indcator bulbs fading to white light
n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has slight damage
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front flexie brake hoses starting to cracked / perished
both rear indcator bulbs fading to white light
n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has slight damage
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
O/s door mirror glass discoloured.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
O/s door mirror glass discoloured.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front bumper broken***advise attention***
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Both front tyres worn on edges.
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/r inner side light not working
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front wheel bearings have slight play
o/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit (Advise attention)
Front and rear brake pads starting to get low.
Rear tyres close to legal limit tread depth 1.6mm.
Slight up/down play in both front lower swivel joints.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Slight up/down play in n/s/f lower swivel joint.
Up/down play in o/s/f lower swivel joint. †
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M17 VHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 M17 VHL, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M17 VHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2001.
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