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M13 XJR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,121 mi
Last recorded154,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 XJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 154,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 145,145 miles

Front Both Sides Inner Steering Ball Joint Has Slight Play

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 145,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Both Sides Inner Steering Ball Joint Has Slight Play

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 136,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 125,430 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 125,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 120,678 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low

o/s/r brake pipe into hose corroded

play in steering linkages

rear outer sills corroded

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,495 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front bumper damaged

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,706 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 78,709 miles

Both front tyres worn

Both rear brake discs badly corroded on inside edge - recommend attention

Engine undertray fitted - limited view of suspension and steering components

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Os front wheel distorted

Rear bbrake balance poor, recommend attention

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,709 miles

Both front tyres worn

Both rear brake discs badly corroded on inside edge - recommend attention

Engine undertray fitted - limited view of suspension and steering components

Front shock absorbers corroded

Os front wheel distorted

Rear bbrake balance poor, recommend attention

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 75,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroding & pitted

strong smell of fuel under vehicle; fuel filter & hoses damp/stained

Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,458 miles

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

O/S/F Road Wheel Slightly Distorted

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View Of Corrosion & Damage

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Rear Brake Discs Seem Worn & Slightly Pitted

Steering Damper Slightly Damp

Fail 20 Feb 2008 72,455 miles

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

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

Both Rear Tyres Perishing--N/S/R Just Legal Worn On Inner Edge

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

N/S/F tyre Close To Legal Limit,With Side Wall Perishing

O/S/F Road Wheel Slightly Distorted

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View Of Corrosion & Damage

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Rear Brake Discs Seem Worn & Slightly Pitted

Steering Damper Slightly Damp

Washer Jets Poor--Recommend Attention

Pass 31 Oct 2006 68,380 miles

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

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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M13 XJR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 M13 XJR, 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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M13 XJR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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