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R447 COR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,386 mi
Last recorded144,386 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 COR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 144,386 miles

frobnt tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges

front bumper loose at offside

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear brake disc poor

oil seepage

rear brake hoses perished

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2017 143,927 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper loose at offside

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear brake disc poor

oil seepage

rear brake hoses perished

various brake pipes corroded

frobnt tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges

Pass 5 Dec 2016 137,515 miles

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

both head lamps opaque

slight play in steering jounts

Fail 2 Dec 2016 137,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both head lamps opaque

slight play in steering jounts

Pass 11 Dec 2015 134,619 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has surface rust

slight play in steering system

Pass 9 Dec 2014 131,315 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)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r brake disc wasted

Pass 20 Nov 2013 128,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc is slightly rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2013 128,387 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc is slightly rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2012 126,150 miles

O/S/F lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 121,554 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 29 Jul 2011 121,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 3 Aug 2010 116,851 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 116,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 112,728 miles

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

steering damper damp

Pass 18 Aug 2008 107,986 miles

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

both front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 107,367 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)

nearside front brake pad starting to get low

slight play in both lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 10 Mar 2007 96,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 85,937 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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R447 COR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R447 COR, 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 R447 COR registered?

R447 COR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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