MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyres inner and outer shoulder cracking!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs lipped will need replacement on next set of pads
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA53 HCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RA53 HCL, 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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What year was RA53 HCL registered?
RA53 HCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is RA53 HCL safe to buy?
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