MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,227 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear and under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and inner wing under fuse box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front brake hose support bracket corroded off of inner wing
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
all suspension and brake components very rusty
corrosion on both offside wheel arch's
slight corrosion in boot nearside
all shockers corroding
corrosion nearside front sill around jacking point
exhaust centre in poor condition
surface corrosion underside
all suspension components corroding
fuel pipe corroded
underside has surface corrosion
Offside Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all suspension components corroding
fuel pipe corroded
underside has surface corrosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
rear inner sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm rear bush mounting (2.2.C.1h)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
rear inner sills slightly corroded
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)
rust on underside
surface cracks in front tyre walls and tyres wearing uneven
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)
rust on underside
surface cracks in front tyre walls and tyres wearing uneven
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight rust o/s/f brake pipe
slight rust o/s/r brake pipe
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on exhaust joints
nearside and offside front tyres wearing uneven
protective coating flaking off of brake pipes
rust on suspension
front brake inbalance border line pass
nearside and offside front brake pads getting low on friction material
nearside and offside rear brake pads getting low on friction material
nearside and offside rear tyres 60 series standard should be 50 series
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Y78 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 Y78 XJU, 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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Y78 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2001.
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