MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front anti roll bar bushes slight play & deteriorating
Front lights deteriorating n/s & o/s
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear diff damp
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
all under body components corroded
exhaust heart shield loose but not insecure
under body covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s, n/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Oil leak diff ()
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (2.4.G.1)
front /both/, rear /both/ wheel arch corroding
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s, n/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Oil leak diff ()
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (2.4.G.1)
front /both/, rear /both/ wheel arch corroding
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms as well (2.4.G.1)
Front both wheel arch corroding
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s, n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear both wheel arch corroding
exhaust corroding
exhaust corroding front to rear
n/s/front sill corroding
o/s, n/s/front wheel arch corroding
o/s, n/s/rear wheel arch corroding
rear axle oil leak
exhaust corroding
n/s/front sill corroding
o/s, n/s/rear wheel arch corroding
o/s/front wheel arch corroding
rear diff/ axel oil leak
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
we advise that both front tyres are replaced a.s.a.p
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R230 SEL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 R230 SEL, 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 29 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 R230 SEL registered?
R230 SEL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 1997.
Is R230 SEL safe to buy?
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