MOT Status
ValidMileage
59,953 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))
Surface rust suspension components.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
damp patch on fuel tank
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished
both front tyres cracked/perished
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished
both front tyres cracked/perished
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre cracked/perished
o/s/f tyre cracked/perished
Both front tyres perished and cracking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wiper blade in poor condition
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
rear indicator bulbs slightly faded
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
rear indiator bulbs faded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R959 VTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VTF, 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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R959 VTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 1998.
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