MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake discs has slight run out
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake hoes perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake hoes perished
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs has slight run out
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake hoes perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake hoes perished
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Has water ingress along bottom of screenand some at the top left hand side. (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear sill area but still in good condition (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear sill area but still in good condition (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged at rear wheel (3.6.B.4d)
coil spring worn All springs worn/weak (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexy corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexy corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Has water ingress along bottom of screenand some at the top left hand side. (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear sill area but still in good condition (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at rear wheel (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear sill area but still in good condition (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged at rear wheel (3.6.B.4d)
coil spring worn All springs worn/weak (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes showing signs of age related corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point showing slight corrsion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area showing signs of weakness (6.1.B.2)
pedal rubber worn to steel on one side
water ingress to the bottom of screen and top left hand side.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes showing signs of age related corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point showing slight corrsion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area showing signs of weakness (6.1.B.2)
pedal rubber worn to steel on one side
water ingress to the bottom of screen and top left hand side.
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
brake pedal rubber starting to split
corrosion to all suspension components
corrosion to nearside rear inner sill
corrosion to offside rear inner and outer sill
exhaust gearbox hanger corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside front tyre inner sidewall slight cuts
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside headlamp poor beam pattern
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside headlamp poor beam pattern
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play at nearside steering
slight play at offside steering
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play at nearside steering
slight play at offside steering
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play at nearside steering
slight play at offside steering
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front headlamp poor beam pattern
nearside front hub slight play
slight play at offside front hub
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R572 ARP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R572 ARP, 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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R572 ARP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 1997.
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