MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber worn
earth strap on engine broken
front brake pads 90% worn discs worn
oil leak from engine
rear seat belts slow
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
All wheel centers slightly insicure/rattling.
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Center exhaust box corroded.
Exhaust emissions just within limits at time of test.
Slight corrosion to all coil springs.
Slight dammage to N/S body sill.
Various chips in windscreen & surround misting.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
All wheel centers slightly insicure/rattling.
Center exhaust box corroded.
Exhaust emissions just within limits at time of test.
Other warning lights on.
Slight corrosion to all coil springs.
Slight dammage to N/S body sill.
Various chips in windscreen & surround misting.
brake pedal rubber worn
fuel cap rubber seal starting perish
windscreen starting to delaminate around edges
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
fuel cap rubber seal starting perish
windscreen starting to delaminate around edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All tyres on vehicle damaged in sidewall.
Both front tyres bald on inner edges N/S almost to cords (225/40zr18)
Both rear tyres worn to ware bands.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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R542 BLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R542 BLD, 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 R542 BLD registered?
R542 BLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 1998.
Is R542 BLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R542 BLD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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