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R892 NPN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,340 mi
Last recorded122,340 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 NPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,340 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 122,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 114,489 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre has low tread on outer shoulder

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 104,092 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 93,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 84,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 79,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,890 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 71,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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R892 NPN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R892 NPN, 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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R892 NPN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R892 NPN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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