MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,267 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres detarated cracking
Nearside indcatar side repeater lence missing not white light
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (2.4.A.3)
head lights not same colour white warning light showing fault
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket brocken (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front tyres detarated cracking
Nearside indcatar side repeater lence missing not white light
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (2.4.A.3)
head lights not same colour white warning light showing fault
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod drag link track rod assembly (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod drag link track rod assembly (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (part of front to rear brake pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod drag link track rod assembly (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod drag link track rod assembly (2.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f mirror damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f mirror damaged
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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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R85 HBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 R85 HBA, 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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R85 HBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 1998.
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