MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer split, twice. and center to rear pipework holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg to jacking point area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen because cloudy lens (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm because heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective cat section bracket badly corroded and detached, center section mounting is missing, leaving pipework holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front foglamp is insecure, and not working
drag from both rear brakes
front bumper has minor damage
underfloor fuel pipe is badly corroded, and fuel hoses above rear subframe are badly perished / splitting
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front foglamp not working
offside outer sill cover partially insecure
slight weep of oil from differential offside drive flange seal
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre exhaust slightly corodded
offside rear inner diff oil seal slightly damp
slight play detected at both front wheel hubs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust heat shield loose
front exhaust heat shield insecure , removed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre heatshield insecure
offside plastic sill cover insecure at rear underside
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight drag and scuff from nearside rear brake. suspect drag from parking brake shoes but further stripdown required for diagnossis
slight oil seep from rear differential oil seals
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre heatshield insecure
offside plastic sill cover insecure at rear underside
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight drag and scuff from nearside rear brake. suspect drag from parking brake shoes but further stripdown required for diagnossis
slight oil seep from rear differential oil seals
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SK51 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 SK51 ODB, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SK51 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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