MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BAS ASR light on
both front rear most bushes weak
both rear arches very rusty
both rear trailing arm bushes weak
front anti rollbar bushes weak
n/s/f slight play rack
n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play
o/s/f slight play rack
o/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
rear axle bushes weak
rear discs poor condition
slight play felt at steering wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front rear most bushes weak
both rear arches very rusty
n/s/f slight play rack
both rear trailing arm bushes weak
front anti rollbar bushes weak
BAS ASR light on
n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play
o/s/f slight play rack
o/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
rear axle bushes weak
rear discs poor condition
slight play felt at steering wheel
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges.
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front wiper slightly smeary
rear brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R809 LCG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R809 LCG, 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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What year was R809 LCG registered?
R809 LCG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 1998.
Is R809 LCG safe to buy?
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