MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to various brake pipe joiners and flexible brake hose ferrules
Corrosion to various rigid brake pipes
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front tyre perishing
Rear Differential oil seals worn / leaking
Slight oil leaks from engine area
Under body Fuel lines excessively corroded (risk of failure)
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel system leaking from a failed seal/ component near the fuel tank? (obstructed by coverings) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to various brake pipe joiners and flexible brake hose ferrules
Corrosion to various rigid brake pipes
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front tyre perishing
Rear Differential oil seals worn / leaking
Slight oil leaks from engine area
Under body Fuel lines excessively corroded (risk of failure)
fuel lines front to rear badly corroded
play in both steering inner joints
rear brake pipes corroded
repair to front exhaust mount poor
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
fuel lines front to rear badly corroded
play in both steering inner joints
rear brake pipes corroded
repair to front exhaust mount poor
Centre (offside) rear exhaust heatshield deteriorating
Exhaust front mounting bracket temporary repair poor
Slight oil leaks from engine area
Steering box / shock absorber damp
Underbody fuel lines corrosive
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Centre (offside) rear exhaust heatshield deteriorating
Exhaust front mounting bracket temporary repair poor
Nearside rear tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn)
Offside rear tyre worn (inner) edge (nail in outer tread).
Slight oil leaks from engine area
Steering box / shock absorber damp
Underbody fuel lines corrosive
General rust on suspension parts
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipes corroded throughout
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Along the chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both&sides (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking At the fuel filter (7.2.3)
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Along the chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both&sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W553 ASB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 W553 ASB, 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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W553 ASB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2000.
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