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R317 PSH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 PSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,619 miles

BOth rear shock absorbers are corroded

Both rear disc are corroded

Exhaust down pipe bracket broken

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre has a small cut on the outer area

Offside rear pads are wearing thin

Offside rear tyre wearing thin

Strong advise** - Both rear hoses are perished

Pass 30 Nov 2013 119,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 119,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre silencer box corroded

nearside + offside play in steering inner arms

Fail 12 Oct 2012 117,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre silencer box corroded

nearside + offside play in steering inner arms

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly split

Fail 20 Sep 2010 107,696 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly split

Pass 10 Oct 2009 103,254 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2008 97,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 83,375 miles

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

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

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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R317 PSH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R317 PSH, 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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R317 PSH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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