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R930 JWL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 JWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 73,354 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 73,354 miles

brake caliper inappropriately repaired fouling front suspension on full steering lock (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 72,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs and both rear brake discs corroded

both front tyres and both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges,close to being devoid of tread

offside front tyre showing signs of fowling on outer shoulder

windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs and both rear brake discs corroded

both front tyres and both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges,close to being devoid of tread

offside front tyre showing signs of fowling on outer shoulder

windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,249 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre inner sidewall split close to excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,869 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 67,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion offside rear inner sill

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and splits on inner sidewall

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,631 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,920 miles

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

sign of front wheels rubbing in wheel arch

Fail 26 Jul 2007 62,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sign of front wheels rubbing in wheel arch

Pass 22 Jul 2006 59,156 miles

Nearside 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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R930 JWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R930 JWL, 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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R930 JWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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