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R88 HET

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 HET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 24 Apr 2013 108,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/sfront tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,579 miles

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

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

n/sfront tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 2 May 2012 107,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2012 107,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 106,254 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 106,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,521 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres close to limit

brake pedal very spongy

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r inner sill + rear outer sills

front brake discs corroding

front number plate cracked

o/s/f coil spring corroding

wiper blade smears

Fail 28 Jun 2010 104,520 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres close to limit

brake pedal very spongy

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r inner sill + rear outer sills

front brake discs corroding

front number plate cracked

o/s/f coil spring corroding

rear brake discs corroding + pads very thin

wiper blade smears

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,823 miles

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

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

all brake discs showing very slight deterioration

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

vehicle showing areas of corrosion damage,but meeting test criteria

Pass 23 Feb 2008 91,624 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,021 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 83,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 71,444 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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R88 HET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 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 R88 HET, 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 27 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 R88 HET registered?

R88 HET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is R88 HET safe to buy?

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