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R388 ORS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,778 mi
Last recorded97,778 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 ORS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 97,778 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis out-rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering system fouling Wheel rubbing on broken anti-roll bar mounting (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis/out-rigger at suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Both rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering idler arm has excessive movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Sill cover slightly insecure

Offside Front Wheel scored/damaged due to broken anti-roll bar mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,875 miles

damp at rear diff seals

o/s/f track rod end boot nipped

o/s/r sill soft at jacking point

rear discs corroded

slight play at o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion at jacking point area at n/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe at flex and front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint of o/s/f steering track rod has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower o/s/f fog lamp not working

Oil leak has constant dripping oil leak(transmission fluid ) at banjo bolt area of gearbox ()

mileometer section of speedo not illuminating but speedo section illuminates fully

Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,229 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators showing mainly white light (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion at jacking point area at n/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe at flex and front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint of o/s/f steering track rod has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower o/s/f fog lamp not working

Oil leak has constant dripping oil leak(transmission fluid ) at banjo bolt area of gearbox ()

mileometer section of speedo not illuminating but speedo section illuminates fully

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,458 miles

both rear indicators slightly white

gear box union damp

slight judder at n/s/r brake disc

very slight play at both front wheels

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f brake pipe starting top corrode

slight play at steering joints

wiper streaky

Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,285 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight play at steering joints

wiper streaky

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2013 63,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 59,421 miles

all 4 shock absorbers starting to corrode

exhaust system corroded

rear pads low at 2mm

slight oil leak at diff

slight play at both front wheels

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various bushes starting to split

windscreen starting to de laminate

Fail 27 Aug 2012 59,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all 4 shock absorbers starting to corrode

exhaust system corroded

rear pads low at 2mm

slight oil leak at diff

slight play at both front wheels

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various bushes starting to split

windscreen starting to de laminate

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,064 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,189 miles

alt belt cracking

exhaust system starting to corroed

n/s/f tyre heavlly cracked and wearing at edge

slight play at both frt wheel bearings

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Fail 5 Apr 2010 52,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

alt belt cracking

exhaust system starting to corroed

n/s/f tyre heavlly cracked and wearing at edge

slight play at both frt wheel bearings

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,856 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 23 Mar 2007 41,267 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 41,265 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,865 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 37,864 miles

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

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

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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R388 ORS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R388 ORS, 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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R388 ORS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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