MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre bold inner edge and nail in tread
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre bold inner edge and nail in tread
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine warning lamp illuminated
one bulb inop in the high level brake lamp
engine warning lamp illuminated
one bulb inop in the high level brake lamp
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA51 BWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 VA51 BWK, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VA51 BWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.
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