MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
All bushes deteriorated
Exhaust system corroded
Front coil springs corroded
Front headlights discoloured
Front to rear fuel lines corroded
Metal brake pipes corroded
Misting of oil around gearbox
Nearside and offside front Slight play in arb bushes
Nearside and offside front rubber brake flexi hoses deteriorated
Offside front tyre perished
Offside rear tyre perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear cv boots deteriorated
Rear diff seeping oil
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Slight free play in steering wheel
Slight play in inner rack arms
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And heavily perished and cracking heavily in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All bushes deteriorated
Exhaust system corroded
Front coil springs corroded
Front headlights discoloured
Front to rear fuel lines corroded
Metal brake pipes corroded
Misting of oil around gearbox
Nearside and offside front Slight play in arb bushes
Nearside and offside front rubber brake flexi hoses deteriorated
Offside front tyre perished
Offside rear tyre perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear cv boots deteriorated
Rear diff seeping oil
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Slight free play in steering wheel
Slight play in inner rack arms
Slght free play in steering wheel
Diff leaking
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake pads wearing thin
Front discs corroded and worn
Front headlights discoloured
Nearside front and nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside front coil corroded
Oil leak
Oil leak
Play in both outer track rod ends
Play in nearside anti roll bush (outer)
Play in steering arms
Rear cv boots perishing
Rear discs corroded and worn
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on steering idler (2.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on steering idler (2.2.A.1a)
Slight play on steering idler
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R837 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 R837 JNV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R837 JNV?
You can check the full history of R837 JNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R837 JNV registered?
R837 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 1998.
Is R837 JNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R837 JNV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R837 JNV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R837 JNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.