MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output All lamps (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside repeater lens missing.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in both front wheels
small cracks in borh rear brake holes
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R455 FYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R455 FYG, 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 R455 FYG registered?
R455 FYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R455 FYG safe to buy?
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