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R759 WLP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,369 mi
Last recorded139,369 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 WLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 139,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

drivers inner door card loose

Fail 14 Jan 2019 139,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

drivers inner door card loose

Pass 14 Mar 2018 132,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear inner sill panel slightly corroded

n/s/r fuel pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly wearing worn and perished,n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall very perished,may require to attention soon

Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,931 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear inner sill panel slightly corroded

engine oil low level

n/s/r fuel pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly wearing worn and perished,n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall very perished,may require to attention soon

Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,344 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre close to limit & worn on edge

various under body corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2017 114,941 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre close to limit & worn on edge

various under body corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,981 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 103,981 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,718 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,753 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 29 Oct 2013 88,750 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,600 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,991 miles

All roadsprings corroded

Offside rear upper rear tie bar inner bush has slight play

Offside side repeater close to excessively discoloured

Steel brake pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,917 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,299 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low on both edges

offside front tyre worn very low on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing low and worn very low on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,068 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,637 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 52,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 48,042 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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R759 WLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R759 WLP, 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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R759 WLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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