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R947 EOS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

100,140 mi
Last recorded100,140 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 EOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 100,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 98,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,403 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,023 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 93,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 93,518 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,711 miles

Offside Rear Outer Off side rear inner boot floor corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 92,700 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side front inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Off side rear inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Off side rear inner boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,861 miles

Offside Rear Inner corrosion inside osr boot area

Fail 24 Jan 2019 90,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust support clamp corroded in half (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner corrosion inside osr boot area

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 88,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,088 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 87,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,111 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 85,105 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,857 miles

Corrosion on N/S/F inner wing

Fuel breather pipe from filter broken

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,294 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 78,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,395 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre has screw in tread

rear diff oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 77,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre has screw in tread

rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,558 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 72,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both os tyres worn close to `T` bars. nsf tyre wearing more on outer edege!

osf and both rear springs coroded.

osr indicator going pale. rear flexible brake hoses slightly cracked. end of osr main brake pipe coroding.

strugled to meet emission limits [recomend fuel treatment and long run to clean `CAT`.]

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,057 miles

both os tyres worn close to `T` bars. nsf tyre wearing more on outer edege!

osf and both rear springs coroded.

osr indicator going pale. rear flexible brake hoses slightly cracked. end of osr main brake pipe coroding.

strugled to meet emission limits [recomend fuel treatment and long run to clean `CAT`.]

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,112 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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R947 EOS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R947 EOS, 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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R947 EOS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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