MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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lower radiator cross member/support has corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (within 30cm of rear subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (within 30cm of rear subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Lower radiator mount/carrier excessively corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis rail and gusset plate corroded and perforated (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower sill/ jacking point corroded through. (not within 30cm of seat/seat belt/front subframe mount)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported both middle brackets broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205/5516 @2mm worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sill covers are fitted not allowing full inspection
slight free play in nearside/offside track rod arms
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
sill covers are fitted not allowing full inspection
slight free play in nearside/offside track rod arms
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear ends of both inner and outer sills are corroding.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear brake disc corroded/pitted
offside rear brake disc/s slightly corroded/pitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISE TRACKING CHECK
OFF SIDE REAR
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V601 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 V601 HLF, 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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V601 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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