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R917 SOY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 SOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,286 miles

all exhaust clamps and bolts corroding

bonnet catch not securing on the offside

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear shockers corroding

both rear sub-frame bushes deteriorating

centre heat shield loose

corrosion to all steel brake pipes

front discs pitted

fuel cap seal cracking

o/s repeater and both front indicators starting to show white light

rear number plate deteriorating

slight leak on differential

various parts of under body corroding

wipers worn

Fail 29 Jun 2012 99,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all exhaust clamps and bolts corroding

bonnet catch not securing on the offside

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear indicators starting to show white light

both rear shockers corroding

both rear sub-frame bushes deteriorating

centre heat shield loose

corrosion to all steel brake pipes

front discs pitted

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking on the outer sidewall

o/s repeater and both front indicators starting to show white light

o/s/f tyre cracking on the outer sidewall

rear number plate deteriorating

slight leak on differential

various parts of under body corroding

wipers worn

Fail 21 Jan 2011 97,380 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on all shock absorbers

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on fuel pipe

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & cracking

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2011 97,380 miles

corrosion on all shock absorbers

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on fuel pipe

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & cracking

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 97,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 95,981 miles

exhaust downpipe bolts corroded.

exhaust sheild loose.

fuel filter support corroded.

inner of both rear wheels corroding.

n/s/r tyre on limit reccomend replace.

o/s/r brakes slightly binding.

o/s/r tyre 2mm.

slight corrosion on all brake discs consistent with car being left stood.

surface corrosion to underbody pipes.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 95,735 miles

centre exahust heat shield loose

corrosion on all brake discs

rear tyres close to limit

slight judder o/s/f brake

Fail 13 Oct 2006 95,728 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

corrosion on o/s/r & n/s/f brake discs

corrosion on o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs

exhaust middle heat shield loose

rear brake pads worn low

slight judder o/s/f brake

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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R917 SOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R917 SOY, 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 R917 SOY registered?

R917 SOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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