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R84 BLD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 BLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wear inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2021 229,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front poorly repair and under sealed

Offside Front poorly repair and under sealed

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under Neath all under sealed

Fail 4 Mar 2021 229,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose going around up above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose going towards underneath engine (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension area corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also various parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential covered in oil

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 223,337 miles

Both headlight aims poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Fail 8 May 2019 223,337 miles

Both headlight aims poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 30 Apr 2018 219,389 miles

play in suspension

suspension rubbers poor

Pass 3 May 2017 210,104 miles

play in suspension

Pass 25 Aug 2015 206,061 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 205,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 204,042 miles

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

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

front exhaust joints in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2013 197,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 187,825 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 180,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 172,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 157,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 141,076 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 128,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 111,870 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 90,125 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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R84 BLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R84 BLD, 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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R84 BLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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