MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
sill covers fitted both sides
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
General body corrosion no sharp edges
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded around jacking points not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded around jacking points not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides + Shock absorbers corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted to vehicle
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
General body corrosion no sharp edges
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded around jacking points not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded around jacking points not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides + Shock absorbers corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted to vehicle
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside no image due to deteriorated lenses (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front fog light not working, advise repair
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, advise further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire pipe coming off fuel filter split/insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front fog light not working, advise repair
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, advise further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perishing and nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Slight lift in ball joint
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perishing and nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Slight lift in ball joint
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Taped temporary repair to offside rear light lens
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Unable to check rear setabelts or backrests (full of luggage)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges
Nearside 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Y715 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 Y715 SLH, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y715 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2001.
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