MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,778 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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
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
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
both rear indicators slightly white
gear box union damp
slight judder at n/s/r brake disc
very slight play at both front wheels
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
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
Oil leak
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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