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H14 HRW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,296 mi
Last recorded129,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 129,296 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Nearside play in steering arm just within limits

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

automatic gearbox sump pan leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2017 129,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Nearside play in steering arm just within limits

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

automatic gearbox sump pan leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2016 123,178 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 123,178 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 107,709 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 87,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 81,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,852 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,921 miles

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,040 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 41,040 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 39,380 miles

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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H14 HRW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H14 HRW, 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 H14 HRW registered?

H14 HRW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H14 HRW safe to buy?

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