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R765 WLL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,443 mi
Last recorded135,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 WLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 135,443 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light broken

Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,050 miles

Nearside Front play in upper ball joint and wheel bearings

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to outer sill nearside just outside seat belt points 30cm

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,395 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed area

rear axle front seal leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2018 110,383 miles

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed area

rear axle front seal leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

diff oil seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2015 97,599 miles

Front wiper slightly smeary

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 22 May 2014 94,258 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 89,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 81,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,963 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 72,965 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 64,705 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 64,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,939 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 49,939 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 47,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 43,550 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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R765 WLL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R765 WLL, 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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R765 WLL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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