MOT Status
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137,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
x2 rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
under body surface rust all over
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edge/borderline pass
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W478 TJU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 W478 TJU, 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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What year was W478 TJU registered?
W478 TJU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2000.
Is W478 TJU safe to buy?
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