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R483 KAV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,035 mi
Last recorded176,035 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 KAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 176,035 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger side door mirror missing.

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 176,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger side door mirror missing.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 174,610 miles

Both headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor.

Both sills corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front numberplate damaged.

Front subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded.

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

Oil leak.

Slight play in all front steering joints.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 174,607 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor.

Both sills corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front numberplate damaged.

Front subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded.

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

Oil leak.

Slight play in all front steering joints.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 169,317 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Both front & O/S/R wheel arches corroded.

Both front inner wings badly corroded/holed behind headlights.

Front panel/radiator support badly corroded.

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 169,317 miles

Both front & O/S/R wheel arches corroded.

Both front inner wings badly corroded/holed behind headlights.

Front panel/radiator support badly corroded.

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 160,925 miles

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

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

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

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

front cross member corrodded.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 160,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front cross member corrodded.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 158,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 158,014 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s mirror damaged & not usable

rear brake dics's corroded & o/s/f tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 155,376 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs pitting

Pass 3 Dec 2009 153,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 153,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 153,496 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 144,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 125,828 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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R483 KAV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R483 KAV, 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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R483 KAV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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