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R433 OEE

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,272 mi
Last recorded112,272 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 OEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 112,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

o/s/r tyre below 2mm

oil leak from differential

slight play all steering joints

Fail 23 Oct 2012 112,270 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

o/s/r tyre below 2mm

oil leak from differential

slight play all steering joints

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,396 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front wiper starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,896 miles

front wiper smearing/centre exhaust heat shield loose / exhaust vcorrosion/rear brake hoses perishing/brake pipes badly corroded/play in front wheels [rack]

Fail 22 Mar 2010 100,896 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper smearing/centre exhaust heat shield loose / exhaust vcorrosion/rear brake hoses perishing/brake pipes badly corroded/play in front wheels [rack]

osf tyre worn unevenly low & in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,821 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,841 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 83,828 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 80,673 miles

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

surface corosion to all discs

Pass 19 Dec 2005 76,094 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 76,094 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R433 OEE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R433 OEE, 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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R433 OEE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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