MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front & centre exhaust supports corroded
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside headlamp lens becoming cloudy
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
EML ON
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front fog light not working
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EML ON
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front discs have inner surface corrosion
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
advanced cracking to inner walls of both rear tyres,only just passed test
advanced wear/play in both front track control arm ball joints
both n/s jacking blocks missing
front wiper blade worn
no tread inner edge of n.s.f tyre
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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RL52 VNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RL52 VNM, 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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RL52 VNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2003.
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