MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
underbody and suspension rusty
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All front suspension arms, shockabsorbers and brackets etc heavily corroded
All rear suspension arms heavily corroded
Automatic transmission pan and cooler pipes badly rusted - pan leaking
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill rust holed near jacking point - not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Outer Sill rust holed badly near jacking point. Not in a prescribed area
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All front suspension arms, shockabsorbers and brackets etc heavily corroded
All rear suspension arms heavily corroded
Automatic transmission pan and cooler pipes badly rusted - pan leaking
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill rust holed near jacking point - not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Outer Sill rust holed badly near jacking point. Not in a prescribed area
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion (hole) near NSF jacking point
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake discs corroded on braking face
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake discs corroded on braking face
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear no plate starting to deteriorate
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S775 VAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 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 S775 VAM, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S775 VAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 1998.
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