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L80 ORR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,179 mi
Last recorded74,179 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 ORR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 131,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 127,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 120,170 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2013 120,170 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,259 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 105,902 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,860 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 96,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 89,937 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,116 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 85,116 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,420 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 79,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L80 ORR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L80 ORR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L80 ORR registered?

L80 ORR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is L80 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 ORR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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