MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted
advise under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
bulb monitor faulty
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
bulb monitor faulty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
2 x headlamp covers deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust hangers broken
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust hangers broken
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front lower (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play front lower (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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V31 CRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 V31 CRA, 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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What year was V31 CRA registered?
V31 CRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.
Is V31 CRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V31 CRA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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