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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Road wheel fixing missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF POLISH OR REPLACE (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front WIPER POOR
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 POLISH (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
advise on wear/movement to offside front lower ball joint.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 205/55 16
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55 16
slight front brake fluctuation
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55 16
slight front brake fluctuation
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre wall rim protecter cut
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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VA52 RUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 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 VA52 RUC, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VA52 RUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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