MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust fouling prop shaft
Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
General under body corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose and abs wiring insecure
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust fouling prop shaft
Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
General under body corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose and abs wiring insecure
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Service brake excessively binding front and rear axle brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability x2 osr / nsr D bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central heat shield lose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust deteriorated
Rear suspension subframe corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen
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 slight play (2.2.B.1f)
windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PX53 PDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 PX53 PDK, 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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PX53 PDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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