MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
covers and under trays fitted
exhaust system deteriorating
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced near side and off side front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
covers and under trays fitted
exhaust system deteriorating
All Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers and under trays fitted
exhaust system deteriorating
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted
exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted
exhaust system deteriorating
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine cover and under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine cover and under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
Engine cover and under trays fitted.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides recommend attention soon. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides recommend attention soon. (1.7.5a)
Engine cover and under trays fitted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine cover and under trays fitted.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides recommend attention soon. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Forward. (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Forward. (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front tyres worn on edges of tread
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
incorrect tyre size fitted to rear wheels
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
o/s front seat belt covered with covers can not be viewed
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)
Both cats rattling internaley
Front number plate starting to deteriorate
Osf tyre has puncher on edge 225/45 17y due to profie advise change tyre
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OU53 DWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 OU53 DWM, 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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OU53 DWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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