MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slightly (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slightly (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
engine pulley/bearing noisey
park brake lever sticking on
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on (7.12 (e))
Exhaust system insecure rear mount weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
b a s light on
engine pulley/bearing noisey
park brake lever sticking on
Front headlamps beam image poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear 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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre run flat damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
slight rear brake bind
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
exhaust mounting broken
n/s/f tyre has been run flat
parking brake waqrning light on
slight binding on rear brakes
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
e s p warning on dash
srs light on
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
e s p warning on dash
srs light on
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body covers fitted
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
body covers fitted
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
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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Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 FAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 OY53 FAM, 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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OY53 FAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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