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R122 FOS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,509 mi
Last recorded104,509 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 FOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,509 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 104,509 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

mixed tyre speed ratings

Fail 19 Aug 2010 89,159 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

mixed tyre speed ratings

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,240 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 77,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,587 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,606 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 73,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,782 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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R122 FOS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R122 FOS, 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 R122 FOS registered?

R122 FOS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 1998.

Is R122 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 FOS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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