MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
centre/hight level brake light not working
Central Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
centre/hight level brake light not working
Central Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres perished
nearside front antirollbar link fouls body
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/f tyre has a small cut inner sidewall also balding on it's edges,check tracking
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/f tyre has a small cut inner sidewall also balding on it's edges,check tracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front washers slightly blocked
offside rear coil spring slightly corrored
slight play in nearside anitroll bar link arm and gatior split
slight play in offside front anitroll bar link arm
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
nearside and offside front washers slightly blocked
offside rear coil spring slightly corrored
slight play in nearside anitroll bar link arm and gatior split
slight play in offside front anitroll bar link arm
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
parking brake pedal rubber missing
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YM53 FUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 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 YM53 FUA, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YM53 FUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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