MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres are slightly worn on inner edges and perrished
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test
slight swet on rear diff
some brake pipes slightly corroded ok at time of test but may need further inspecting
very slight play in steering linkages
both rear tyres are slightly perrished and o/s/r tyre is slightly starting to wear on inner edge
slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle and to some brake pipes ok at time of test
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both rear tyres are slightly perrished and o/s/r tyre is slightly starting to wear on inner edge
slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle and to some brake pipes ok at time of test
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR DIFF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL EXCESSIVELY LEAKINGOIL
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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R966 VFP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R966 VFP, 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 R966 VFP registered?
R966 VFP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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