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50+ data pointsMOT History
Age related corrosion on suspension components
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Age related corrosion on suspension components
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded
Sill covers and undertrays fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washers poor
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under trays fitted and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure
nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges
offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges
offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
rear exhaust mount broken
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust mount broken
rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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MM53 LFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 MM53 LFF, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MM53 LFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.
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