MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss lens (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss lens (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to mainline (1.1.11 (c))
engine x under covers x sill fitted / corrosion on exhaust / corrosion on rear springs /
fuel pipe unions corroding / corrosion on rear sub frame x suspension units /
slight damage front plate / rear plate little loose / cover above brake pedal loose / number plate covers missing / oil leaks /
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge advise replacement
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside handbrakelow performance
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advise self leveling device may need attention!
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front washer jets blocked
front wiper blades smear
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S88 SJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 S88 SJN, 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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S88 SJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2003.
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