MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
oil leak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc s rear inner face pitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH53 JGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SH53 JGF, 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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What year was SH53 JGF registered?
SH53 JGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2003.
Is SH53 JGF safe to buy?
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