MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both registration plates damaged/deteriorated
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sideswall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front tyre bald inner edge
Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both registration plates damaged/deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres had small splits on inside edge but not deap enough to reach the cord or ply
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres worn on the inner edge and cracking
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres cracking
exhaust corroded but not leaking at front joint
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust joint at front pipe corroded
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust joint at front pipe corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres splitting
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres splitting
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres out of shape
diff plate leaking
gearbox leaking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear tyres the tread has gone lumpy on inside would recomend replacement
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear tyres the tread has gone lumpy on inside would recomend replacement
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R496 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R496 XKP, 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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R496 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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