MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes corroding
Rear end of sills showing signs of corrosion
cannot inspect sills due to covers
fuel cap seal starting to perrish
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear end of sills showing signs of corrosion
cannot inspect sills due to covers
fuel cap seal starting to perrish
rear brake pipes corroding
some play in all joints and steering box arm
Nearside Front Inner steering kunckles slight play
Nearside Front Lower ball joint some lift
Offside Front Inner steering kunckles slight play
Offside Front Lower ball joint some lift
Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight lift
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower ball joint slight lift
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
slight play in both inner steering knuckles
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nail in n/s/r tyre
some play in both track rods
some wear on n/s/f tyre edges
nail in n/s/r tyre
some play in both track rods
some wear on n/s/f tyre edges
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight dampness of oil on st/dampner
some play in drag link
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight dampness of oil on st/dampner
some play in drag link
front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight play in both track rods
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
BAS/ASR warning lamp remained illuminated
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R178 SYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R178 SYC, 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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R178 SYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 February 1998.
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