MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 both rear coil springs rusting 2 under body surface rust 3 engine oil leak
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 both rear coil springs rusting 2 under body surface rust 3 engine oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front headlamps faded beam pattern still just visible
both outer sills have evidence of filler in them
both rear coil spring lower coils corroded unable to fully see lower coils
front anti-roll bar end bushes worn
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded unable to fully see parts of pipes above rear subframe
fuel cap seal is deteriorated still forming a seal
large rear brake imbalance
near and offside steering joint boots split
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
offside side repeater lens missing but lamp still operating and correct colour
rear metal brake pipes have been joined and heavily coated with copper slip
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front headlamps faded beam pattern still just visible
both outer sills have evidence of filler in them
both rear coil spring lower coils corroded unable to fully see lower coils
front anti-roll bar end bushes worn
front to rear brake pipes corroded unable to fully check parts of pipes acroos subframe and offside rear pipe heavily coated with grease
fuel cap seal is deteriorated still forming a seal
large rear brake imbalance
near and offside steering joint boots split
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front pads low
front discs and pads poor
slight leak pas box
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front discs and pads poor
slight leak pas box
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
o/s/f ball joint slight play
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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R50 DWS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R50 DWS, 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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R50 DWS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 1998.
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