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A5 AGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 AGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,194 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 117,662 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,208 miles

boot lid not opening

front number plate deteriorating

offside front tyre,outer wall rubber skived

screen crack,offside lower edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 106,016 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot lid not opening

front number plate deteriorating

offside front tyre,outer wall rubber skived

screen crack,offside lower edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,872 miles

Centre exhaust broken

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2012 96,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust broken

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2011 88,093 miles

Advise tracking

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen cracked

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2011 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise tracking

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen cracked

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,679 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

differential oil leak

offside front tyre has heavy cut in side wall

Fail 4 Jan 2010 75,679 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

differential oil leak

offside front tyre has heavy cut in side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 15 Dec 2008 71,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 19 Nov 2007 67,253 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 67,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 62,263 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 62,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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A5 AGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 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 A5 AGX, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 AGX registered?

A5 AGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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