MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad wear indicator light on
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded
Sill kit fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad wear indicator light on
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded
Sill kit fitted
Both front flexible brake hoses perished
Both rear flexible brake hoses perished
Brake pad wear indicator light on
Chip in windscreen
Engine damp with oil
Engine management light on
Front anti-roll bar D bushes worn
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front steering arm slight play
Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn
Rear brake discs worn
Sill kit fitted
Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
Both Front Tyres Outer Edge Worn
Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
Both Rear Tyres Worn And Perished
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light On
Front Brake Discs Worn
Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroded
Nearside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort
Rear Brake Pads Appear Low
Sill Kit Fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
Both Front Tyres Outer Edge Worn
Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
Both Rear Tyres Worn And Perished
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light On
Front Brake Discs Worn
Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroded
Nearside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort
Rear Brake Pads Appear Low
Sill Kit Fitted
Both rear coil springs corroded.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Rear suspension bushes worn, all round both sides.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear coil springs corroded.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Rear suspension bushes worn, all round both sides.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
movement in o/s/f steering arm
o/s/f tyre age cracking in tread
rear brake pads wearing low
spare wheel fitted to o/s/f same size tyre
stone chips in screen
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
movement in o/s/f steering arm
o/s/f tyre age cracking in tread
rear brake pads wearing low
spare wheel fitted to o/s/f same size tyre
stone chips in screen
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
n/s front tyre worn edges
stone chip in wind screen
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in o/s steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front 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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PY53 ZRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel 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 PY53 ZRF, 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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PY53 ZRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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