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R466 ORC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 ORC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 126,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,830 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle is starting to show signs of overall corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,802 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 18 Jun 2013 105,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 23 Jan 2012 98,657 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to o/s outer sill x 2

front exhaust hanger missing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,657 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to o/s outer sill x 2

front exhaust hanger missing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,711 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 93,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 mounting bracket missing

nearside wing rep lense broken

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 83,836 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,630 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 72,741 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 67,066 miles

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

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

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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R466 ORC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R466 ORC, 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 R466 ORC registered?

R466 ORC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R466 ORC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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