MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
temp fuel cap fitted
Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass tainted (3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly uneven application on roller brake test (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly uneven application on roller brake test (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass tainted (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs corroded/scored
Rear tyres close to legal limit
Front brake discs corroded/scored
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear tyres close to legal limit
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake disks corroded
small cracks on inner wall n/s/f tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake discs lipped,rusty.
Offside,nearside front tyres signs of cracking inner side walls.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Various underbody trim damage.
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VK09 VXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 66,318 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 VK09 VXL, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VK09 VXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2009.
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