MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,680 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on all discs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on all discs
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust cat rattling
fuel pipe under floor slightly damaged
nearside rear wheel inner rim damaged
rear brake pads getting low
rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust cat rattling
fuel pipe under floor slightly damaged
nearside rear wheel inner rim damaged
rear brake pads getting low
rear brake pipes corroding
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R865 JBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R865 JBD, 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 R865 JBD registered?
R865 JBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R865 JBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R865 JBD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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