MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside headlight image poor
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside headlight loose
Suspension rubbers age cracking
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers side (5.2.2b)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers side (5.2.2b)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just legal (4.1.E.1)
O/s headlamp slightly insecure
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 W (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just legal (4.1.E.1)
O/s headlamp slightly insecure
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre wear on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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OW04 MSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OW04 MSU, 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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OW04 MSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 August 2004.
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