MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both rear arches corroded
both sills corroded
covers & shields fitted
headlights deteriorated
sill kits fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit advise replacement asap 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
both sills corroded
brake pipes corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
all tyres on/close to limit replace asap
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front and offside front discs arfe slightly worn
nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front and offside front discs arfe slightly worn
nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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V448 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V448 ELB, 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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V448 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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