MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed, corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP fault indicated on dash. (7.12 (e))
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))
Indicator switch inoperative Faulty in offside operating position. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Wont retract. (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Not seated correctly. Possibly broken. Little visual. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour White light/ reverse lamp in operation. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Glass defective. (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Reverse lamp operating through indicator. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both. Headlamps hazed. Beam patterns could be better.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. Around fuel tank area. Little visual. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Both front pipe to gearbox and central mounts burst and incomplete. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Inner edge wear. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
creak heard from rear,all rear suspension bushes worn, no excess movement
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lamps hazed (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
creak heard from rear,all rear suspension bushes worn, no excess movement
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected adversely affected by the stop lamps (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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SC03 SZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SC03 SZW, 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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SC03 SZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 July 2003.
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