MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsf osf (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak front lower part of engine bay ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective upper hub bolt (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and showing cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipes greased
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded & leaking (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Wheel bearing slight noise on road test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
water pump bearing slack & noisey
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
water pump bearing slack & noisey
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
parking brake warning light staying on
parking brake warning light staying on
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST53 ULE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 ST53 ULE, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ST53 ULE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2004.
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