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109,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH WHEELS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH WHEELS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
Subframe, rear axle, suspension corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
Subframe, rear axle, suspension corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Handbrake weak
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear exhaust mount broken
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Handbrake weak
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear exhaust mount broken
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside side repeater weak
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs poor. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs poor. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres wearing on edges
Brake warning light on.
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise slight play in front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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RX55 ZST is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 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 RX55 ZST, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RX55 ZST is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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