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R2 JVS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,382 mi
Last recorded128,382 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 JVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

advise both front tyres wearing on edge and cracking between treads

Fail 23 Jul 2020 128,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

advise both front tyres wearing on edge and cracking between treads

Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush near fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush near fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 102,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 102,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 100,534 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight free play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt t/rod end (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak diff & gearbox ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,213 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight free play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt t/rod end (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak diff & gearbox ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,531 miles

Centre corrosion to both outer sills

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,026 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,689 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre exhaust support bracket snapped. exhaust still secure

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

gearbox oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,333 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,333 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,437 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,437 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 24 Sep 2008 78,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,487 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 68,939 miles

Front & rear pads on limit

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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R2 JVS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R2 JVS, 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 R2 JVS registered?

R2 JVS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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