MOT Status
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130,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
car is unsafe to be driven on the road
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Fluid leak, but not excessive Minor leak oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Slight corrosion both rear outer sills
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion to exhaust
Engine cover fitted & under trays fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Over sills fitted
General corrosion exhaust system
Nearside Rear Handbrake effort minimal
Offside Front Fog light inoperative indicating malfunction
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sill covers fitted
Undershield fitted
Underside of gearbox oily
Engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine some components
Over sills fitted unable to examine outer sills
Slight corrosion to exhaust system
Engine covers fitted
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
General corrosion across exhaust system
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Inner wing liner damaged
Offside Rear Wheel rim slight damage
Undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
General corrosion across exhaust system
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Inner wing liner damaged
Offside Rear Wheel rim slight damage
Undertrays fitted
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Over sills fitted
Rear coil spring corroded both corroded on lower end (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear wheel slightly damaged on outer bead
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light illuminated on dash
exhaust system corroding
gearbox oily
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres more worn on edges .
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X229 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 X229 YLJ, 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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X229 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2000.
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