MOT Status
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69,978 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
**** note ; on initial brake pedal application pedal travel was excessive , ok after roller brake test ? **** recommend brake check ****
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn / corroded
front inner brake pads appear low
imbalance & noise on rear brakes
n/s/f tyre tread low on edge
o/s/f coil spring corroded
rear brake discs corroded
slight fluctuation on front brakes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f coil spring corroded
rear brake discs corroded
**** note ; on initial brake pedal application pedal travel was excessive , ok after roller brake test ? **** recommend brake check ****
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn / corroded
front inner brake pads appear low
imbalance & noise on rear brakes
n/s/f tyre tread low on edge
slight fluctuation on front brakes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside 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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S5 FCX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S5 FCX, 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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What year was S5 FCX registered?
S5 FCX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 1999.
Is S5 FCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S5 FCX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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