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R959 EVV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,542 mi
Last recorded181,542 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 EVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 181,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 177,751 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside boot floor corroded through but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 5 Nov 2019 177,751 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside boot floor corroded through but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 173,390 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

o/s/f inner wing holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 21 Nov 2018 173,252 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

o/s/f inner wing holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Nov 2017 168,568 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 168,554 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 163,725 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust mounting corroded

signs of corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 4 Nov 2015 157,612 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 152,841 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 152,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 146,071 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

poor effort from n/s/r service brake

Fail 7 Nov 2013 146,071 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

poor effort from n/s/r service brake

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,223 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 138,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 129,684 miles

slight leak on power steering box

Pass 10 Nov 2010 121,043 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,128 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 108,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 108,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 100,965 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,257 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 81,799 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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R959 EVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R959 EVV, 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 R959 EVV registered?

R959 EVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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