MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s headlamp mount damaged repaired but secure
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
exhaust centre mounting corroded and weak
front valance slightly damaged
n/s/f wing corroded
oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
exhaust heat shield insecure
n/s/f wing corroded
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust system corroded
all tyres wearing on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rubbing noise n/s/r wheel needs further investigation
o/s/r tyre borderline pass very bad inner edge cords will be exposed very shortly.needs replacing now
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front tyres wearing on inside edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W198 VRK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,612 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 W198 VRK, 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 26 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 W198 VRK registered?
W198 VRK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W198 VRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for W198 VRK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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