MOT Status
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147,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive automatic gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
power steering feels heavy
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All underside suspension quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting rubber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded at mounting points
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of floor
power steering appears to feel slightly heavy
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenes scratched and faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak at gearbox
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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SA03 SVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SA03 SVJ, 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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SA03 SVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2003.
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