MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,194 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
Both rear tyres very low
Front brake pads low
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
exhaust corroded
Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge
brake pipes corroding
exhaust system corroding
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
Nearside rear brake flexi starting to crack/split
Offside rear brake flexi starting to crack/split
engine under tray fitted
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
main brake pipes coated in grease
slight play o.s. steering arm inner joint
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play o.s. track rod inner joint as marked
o.s. washer jet poor
slight play o.s. track rod inner joint
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
slight play in steering o.s.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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