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R611 MGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

200,339 mi
Last recorded200,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 MGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 200,339 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 196,470 miles

General corrosion to underside and wheel arches

Pass 18 Jul 2022 190,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 184,647 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 184,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner o/s/f wheel arch corroded/holed

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension bushes worn and perished

steering damper leaking very slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2020 179,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 174,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 174,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dash camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 168,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 162,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 156,956 miles

both outer roll bar rubbers worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 150,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak from front of engine

Fail 10 Jul 2015 150,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 27 Jun 2014 143,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside inner sill deteriorated at rear

Offside rear wheelarch deteriorated

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 137,606 miles

Both rear wheelarches deteriorated

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 130,530 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,746 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 117,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside front and both nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Jul 2010 117,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

both nearside and offside front and both nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 111,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 104,067 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,552 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 72,199 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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R611 MGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R611 MGP, 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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R611 MGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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