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R142 ENP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,645 mi
Last recorded177,645 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 ENP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 177,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s,o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s,o/s (2.7.2a)

n/s/f Tyre worn smooth from inner edge.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 177,645 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour n/s,o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s,o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s,o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s,o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s,o/s (2.7.2a)

n/s/f Tyre worn smooth from inner edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 171,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 165,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 150,165 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

slight play in the suspension bushs

Fail 14 Mar 2013 150,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside 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)

center exhaust braket broken

o/s rear tyre has nail in it.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 136,108 miles

oil leak around rear diff

Pass 29 Jan 2011 124,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 108,677 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 96,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,021 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 84,676 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 82,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,954 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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R142 ENP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R142 ENP, 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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R142 ENP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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