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R133 FCL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,803 mi
Last recorded148,803 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 FCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 148,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 145,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 142,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar taped up on bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to the rear ends of both outer sills

metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s/rear light unit damaged

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 141,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar taped up on bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to the rear ends of both outer sills

metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s/rear light unit damaged

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 138,473 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 28 Apr 2015 138,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 30 Apr 2014 134,483 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Fail 30 Apr 2014 134,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 1 May 2013 130,455 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 130,455 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 126,531 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 126,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 123,097 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 119,765 miles

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

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Nov 2009 119,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 114,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 114,256 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 107,280 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front fog lights damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2006 99,975 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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R133 FCL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R133 FCL, 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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R133 FCL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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