MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail cracked \ corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
all coil springs corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)
rear sub frame has slight corrosion
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
all coil springs corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)
rear sub frame has slight corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes slightly corroded
rear brake hoses perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
surface corrosion front,rear suspension
A few light scratches in zone A on front windscreen
Handbrake warning lamp not illuminated
Main beam warning lamp not illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Slight freeplay in nearside front inner steering joint
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
A few light scratches in zone A on front windscreen
Handbrake warning lamp not illuminated
Main beam warning lamp not illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Slight freeplay in nearside front inner steering joint
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front anti-roll bar bush has slight play
Rear brake pads wearing low.
Rear tyres wearing close to limits.
Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre nailed
both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge & near side rear tyre has wear in both sidewalls
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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T53 AGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 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 T53 AGJ, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T53 AGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 1999.
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