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R960 VTF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,194 mi
Last recorded161,194 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 161,194 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 157,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 157,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring top mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust poor condition

front shocks corroded

front springs corroded

front subframe slight corrosion

rear shocks corroded

rear shocks slight corrosion

rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 154,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension compenents slight corosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2020 154,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill jacking area front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension compenents slight corosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 150,181 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 150,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 146,350 miles

Both rear tyres very low

Front brake pads low

Fail 30 Jan 2018 146,350 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Both rear tyres very low

Front brake pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,193 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 141,193 miles

Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,297 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

brake pipes corroding

exhaust system corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2016 135,297 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

brake pipes corroding

exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,890 miles

Nearside rear brake flexi starting to crack/split

Offside rear brake flexi starting to crack/split

Pass 11 Feb 2014 122,348 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,969 miles

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

main brake pipes coated in grease

slight play o.s. steering arm inner joint

Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,670 miles

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

slight play o.s. track rod inner joint as marked

Pass 16 Feb 2011 108,488 miles

o.s. washer jet poor

Pass 15 Feb 2010 101,402 miles

slight play o.s. track rod inner joint

Fail 15 Feb 2010 101,401 miles

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

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

slight play o.s. track rod inner joint

Pass 18 Feb 2009 95,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,796 miles

slight play in steering o.s.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 77,008 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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R960 VTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R960 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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R960 VTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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