MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
281,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R27 DKY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 R27 DKY, 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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R27 DKY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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