MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,699 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position wont open inner wings not checked (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe tie bars x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner arches all suspension springs etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both track rod end boots are perishing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Most underside suspension components are corroded but not excessively
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel is tight to rotate when raised clear of the ground
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Both track rod end boots are perishing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Most underside suspension components are corroded but not excessively
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel is tight to rotate when raised clear of the ground
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre ONLY JUST legal.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre ONLY JUST legal.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
0/S AND N/S REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM
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S959 AYA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 S959 AYA, 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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S959 AYA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 1998.
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