MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arms, axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both coil spring corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bendy shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bendy shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both coil spring corroded
under trays fitted
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to osr (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Parking brake nearly at maximum travel
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake nearly at full travel
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Parking brake nearly at full travel
Rear anti roll bar in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake nearly at full travel
Rear anti roll bar in poor condition
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
damp in os indicator repeater lamp
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
damp in os indicator repeater lamp
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MJ05 VNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 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 MJ05 VNX, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MJ05 VNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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