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R682 TRW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,495 mi
Last recorded154,495 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 TRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 154,495 miles

Nearside Front deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + both rears 3mm (4.1.E.1)

holes in n/s/f floor + o/s/r jacking point

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner side wall +worn inner treads

Fail 24 Aug 2016 154,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + both rears 3mm (4.1.E.1)

holes in n/s/f floor + o/s/r jacking point

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner side wall +worn inner treads

Pass 21 Aug 2015 150,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Aug 2015 150,672 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 137,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 137,492 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 137,490 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2012 132,740 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 132,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 121,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre have uneven treadwear

Fail 1 Mar 2011 121,681 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre have uneven treadwear

Fail 26 Feb 2010 113,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres have side wall damaged (225 40 18)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 113,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres have side wall damaged (225 40 18)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 107,625 miles

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

front exhaust bracket insecure (manifold)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 107,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,801 miles

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

front propshaft coupling unit fabric breaking up

handbrake exc-travel to floor

Pass 27 Feb 2007 83,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,255 miles

o/s and n/s front tyers worn on inner edge

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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R682 TRW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R682 TRW, 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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R682 TRW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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