MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1x exh bracket snapped
2x gearbox bolts loose
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play both front top shock absorber bushes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1x exh bracket snapped
2x gearbox bolts loose
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play both front top shock absorber bushes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions lambda level just within M.O.T. standards.
Noises from rear brakes ( suspect from inside rear drum section).
O/S/F seatbelt inertia weak & webbing worn.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R171 OJM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R171 OJM, 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 R171 OJM registered?
R171 OJM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 1998.
Is R171 OJM safe to buy?
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