MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front headlamps slightly faded
o/s/f rear lower arm inner bush slightly worn and spongy
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
both front headlamps slightly faded
o/s/f rear lower arm inner bush slightly worn and spongy
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dip patterns poor (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to the absoilute limit!!!! (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs poor also grindindg noise when turning wheel (3.5.1n)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% out (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front suspension rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both pale (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dip patterns poor (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to the absoilute limit!!!! (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs poor also grindindg noise when turning wheel (3.5.1n)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inside (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
off side front tyre edges wearing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside 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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R4 LJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 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 R4 LJE, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R4 LJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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