MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
all general underbody/component corrosion
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing front to gearbox loose on fixings ()
all general underbody/component corrosion
boot floor holed outside of 30cm of components
different size wheels and tyres fitted front to rear,but same across each axle
Offside door check strap faulty
Oil leak ()
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
all general body,underbody and component corrosion
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside door check strap faulty
Oil leak ()
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear both tyres worn badly on edges,advise replacement
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
all general body,underbody and component corrosion
exhaust system deteriorated,one bracket snapped not insecure
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills rusty
both rear outer wheel arches rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills rusty
both rear outer wheel arches rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on edges
both outer sills rusty
both rear outer wheel arches rusty
front brake pads over half way worn
wheel arch liners fitted
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on edges
both outer sills rusty
both rear outer wheel arches rusty
front brake pads over half way worn
wheel arch liners fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wheel arch liners fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear wheel arches rusty
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
o/s/r outer sill rusty
wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear wheel arches rusty
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
o/s/r outer sill rusty
wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front wiper blade very slight worn
Fuel filter damp no leaks at time of test
N/S & O/S rear outer sills / outer wheel arches corroding
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
os front wheel bearing very slight play
rear disks very slightly worn/lipped
steering rack very slight play
Front pads soon
O/S/F wheel bearing very slight play
Rear discs slight corrosion and wear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ns/os/front top arms very slight play
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
N/S & O/S rear tyres slight wear on inner & outer edges
rear discs light corrosion & wear
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R681 TKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R681 TKN, 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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R681 TKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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