MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area by ABS unit mounting. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached inner wing, mounting area heavily corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front fog lamp not working.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides mirror indicator (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides mirror indicator (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded
nsr inner steering arm play
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded
nsr inner steering arm play
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center fuel pipe corroded
o/s rear tyre has parish
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake disc worn thin
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake disc worn thin
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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W987 RTD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 W987 RTD, 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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W987 RTD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2000.
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