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R170 OVN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,187 mi
Last recorded98,187 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 OVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 98,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear both side suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

both side sills have covers fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,042 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

buckled n/s/f wheel

buckled o/s/r wheel

tape wrapped round drivers seat belt

Fail 16 Aug 2017 87,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

buckled n/s/f wheel

buckled o/s/r wheel

tape wrapped round drivers seat belt

Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,772 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 73,772 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 63,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,689 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,716 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,637 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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R170 OVN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R170 OVN, 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 R170 OVN registered?

R170 OVN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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