MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hangers corroded (Front To Mid section) but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Central Lower Undertrays Fitted obscuring viewing.
Nearside Rear Parking Brake just met required standard.
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Foot Pedal Travel Slightly Excessive, Just Met Required Performance (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket Hid Fitted. No Beam Pattern showing (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket Hid Fitted. No Beam Pattern showing (4.1.2 (c))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hangers corroded (Front To Mid section) but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Central Lower Undertrays Fitted obscuring viewing.
Nearside Rear Parking Brake just met required standard.
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Foot Pedal Travel Slightly Excessive, Just Met Required Performance (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front brake pipes greased slight corrosion visible
engine covers,sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front brake pipes greased slight corrosion visible
engine covers,sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise nsr tyre soft
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise nsr tyre soft
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
advise center exhaust hanger missing
Both front tyres wearing on edges and both have small cuts in sidewalls.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Passenger door mirror glass cracked.
Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres wearing on edges and both have small cuts in sidewalls.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Passenger door mirror glass cracked.
Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs worn.
Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RG53 TAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 RG53 TAF, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RG53 TAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2004.
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