MOT Status
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128,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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many suspension / brake pipes have been painted underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
complete underside covered in underseal
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under seal on all underside on body full inspection not possible
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under seal on all underside on body full inspection not possible
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underseal under vehicle
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel pipes corroded near fuel pump
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel pipes corroded near fuel pump
engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine covers and under trays
front tyres wearing on edges
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine light on
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust system weak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust system weak
heat shield loose
Nail in offside front tyre
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Both rear brake pipes greased
both front tyres bald on inner edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake pipes coated in grease
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing on inside edge
number plate spacing
registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL51 UES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 NL51 UES, 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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What year was NL51 UES registered?
NL51 UES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is NL51 UES safe to buy?
The MOT history for NL51 UES shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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