MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bubble rust started on both rear wheel archs
bubble rust started on n/s outer door sill rear end
damage n/s/r wheel inner rim
n/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bubble rust started on both rear wheel archs
bubble rust started on n/s outer door sill rear end
damage n/s/r wheel inner rim
n/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour
ADV ISE; All front suspension wishbone bush starting to perish.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADV ISE; All front suspension wishbone bush starting to perish.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
damage on o/s outer door seal
stone chip on front n/plate
strong advice noise comming from o/s/rbrake discs cover
tyre wear starting on n/s/r
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake pads wearing thin
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R117 UWE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R117 UWE, 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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R117 UWE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R117 UWE safe to buy?
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