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R130 WFV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,208 mi
Last recorded139,208 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 WFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 139,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 139,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 139,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 138,209 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 138,209 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 130,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

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

Nearside steering idler arm slight play.

Offside Front tyre perishing.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 125,482 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 121,333 miles

front headlamps frosting

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,682 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both headlamp lens poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2012 117,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,601 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake flexys slightly split

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,582 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake flexys slightly split

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 May 2008 92,869 miles

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

offside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

waterpump noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2007 113,987 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 113,986 miles

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

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear 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.

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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R130 WFV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R130 WFV, 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 R130 WFV registered?

R130 WFV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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