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R303 NFH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,892 mi
Last recorded137,892 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 NFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 133,942 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 130,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded around jacking points

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 124,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 124,567 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 119,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 May 2013 119,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2012 114,604 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 114,604 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 108,282 miles

Nail in rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 108,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 102,690 miles

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

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 11 May 2010 102,690 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 11 May 2009 96,476 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 96,476 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2008 90,507 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2007 84,332 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2006 77,382 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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R303 NFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R303 NFH, 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 R303 NFH registered?

R303 NFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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