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R295 JFD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,480 mi
Last recorded210,480 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 JFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 210,480 miles

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

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

corrosion n/s & o/s floor

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight play on lock

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 11 Dec 2015 210,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front over rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

slight play on lock

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

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

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

corrosion n/s & o/s floor

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 24 Nov 2015 210,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 206,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 198,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn/pads low.both headlamp lenses fading.o/s/f brake splash shield missing.n/s/r lense taped over

Fail 5 Nov 2013 198,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn/pads low.both headlamp lenses fading.o/s/f brake splash shield missing.n/s/r lense taped over

Pass 31 Oct 2012 183,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r disc corroded/pitted. front exhaust bracket broken. o/s/r lamp lense cracked.drivers door frame cracking at checkstrap

Fail 31 Oct 2012 183,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r disc corroded/pitted. front exhaust bracket broken. o/s/r lamp lense cracked.drivers door frame cracking at checkstrap

Pass 24 Nov 2011 168,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses fading. front exhaust support bracket broken. o/s/r tyre wear on outer shoulder. B.A.S/ASR LIGHT ON DASH. o/s window inop. boot floor surface corrosion above subframe

Fail 24 Nov 2011 168,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses fading. front exhaust support bracket broken. o/s/r tyre wear on outer shoulder. B.A.S/ASR LIGHT ON DASH. o/s window inop. boot floor surface corrosion above subframe

Pass 19 Nov 2010 149,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight wear on front tyre side edges

exhaust bracket to g/box broken and rear exhaust baffles loose

front /rear number plates faded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 149,625 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight wear on front tyre side edges

exhaust bracket to g/box broken and rear exhaust baffles loose

front /rear number plates faded

front pads worn

Pass 21 May 2009 124,389 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 124,389 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearings. both no plates deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2008 106,567 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 106,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

advise slight lift in ns idler arm

Pass 9 May 2007 79,850 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 79,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres slight splitting on inside walls,close to legal limit and wearing on inside edge. †wheel alignment required.

Fail 1 Mar 2006 67,443 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 67,443 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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R295 JFD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R295 JFD, 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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R295 JFD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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