MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Advanced corrosion to front outriggers.
Advanced corrosion to nearsiderear outer sill
Advanced corrosion to rear anti roll bar D bush mountings
Advanced corrosionto offside and nearside front strut mountings.
Nearside mirror cracked.
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Plastic covers prevent full inspection of outer sills
Plastic liners prevent full inspection of front and rear wheel aprons.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s inner rear cv boot split
n/s mirror damaged but not affecting the view to the rear
o/s front tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust heat shield loose
n/s inner rear cv boot split
n/s mirror damaged but not affecting the view to the rear
o/s front tyre worn on inside edge
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s front tyre damaged on the outside edge
n/s rear tyre damaged on inside edge
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
play in steering joints
rear brake pipes corrosion
tyre treads low
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P8 TPW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 P8 TPW, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P8 TPW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 1997.
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