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all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Passenger's seat insecure rear support (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not
front both side inner steering joint play
BOTH SIDE STEERING JOINT SLIGHTLY PLAY
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR BOTH SIDE OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE INNER FACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
BOTH SIDE STEERING JOINT SLIGHTLY PLAY
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR BOTH SIDE OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE INNER FACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front lower boil joint has a slight gap
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/s/front fog nw
rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished
front tyres wearing inside edge
nearside rear tyre worn inside edge
Both front tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside and Offside Rear tyres Inner walls damaged not exposing cord
Nearside and offside front tyres have cuts on inner tyre wall not exposing cords
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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W243 TRX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,612 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 W243 TRX, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W243 TRX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 July 2000.
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