MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front wheel arch corroded
Both rear wheel arch corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside outer sill corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both outer side skirts fitted at the time of test
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel more than one fixing missing One of each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both outer side skirts fitted at the time of test
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres worn on the inner tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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W81 RGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W81 RGW, 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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W81 RGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2000.
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