MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre has slight tear
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under tray fitted obscuring some items
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Wheel bolt(s) missing One bolt from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under tray fitted obscuring some items
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 JKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 JKY, 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 JKY registered?
SH53 JKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2003.
Is SH53 JKY safe to buy?
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