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R87 ECR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,870 mi
Last recorded112,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 ECR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,870 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output lamp cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 112,870 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output lamp cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,587 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,574 miles

slight corrson middle exhasut box

Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,310 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,489 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge of tread.

Centre exhaust silencer getting thin.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering system.

Wear ridge on front brake discs.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,710 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,399 miles

oil leak from diff

rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,399 miles

oil leak from diff

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust broken up inside

number plates deteriorating

slight play from steering drag link

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight brake judder from rear service brake

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,600 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)

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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R87 ECR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R87 ECR, 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 R87 ECR registered?

R87 ECR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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