MOT Status
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104,530 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
o/s/f inner arch
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play X 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play X 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRON TO REAR ( AT BULKHEAD) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Front corrosion on inner wing within prescribed area
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres worn on edges
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight weep from the rear diff
front tyres worn on inner edges, o/s tyre just ok at time of test
o/sa rear tyre valve cracking slightly
slight play in n/s of steering rack
slight weep from rear diff seal
o/s washer jet repaired with silicon
offside front tyre worn inner edge
rear diff slight leak of oil
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
rear diff slight leak of oil
child seat fitted
rear diff seals leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted
rear diff seals leaking
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S538 OBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 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 S538 OBV, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S538 OBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 January 1999.
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