MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside and offside outer sills corroding
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside and offside rear outer sill corroding
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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R642 FGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 R642 FGU, 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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R642 FGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 1998.
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