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A4 RFH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,509 mi
Last recorded141,509 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 141,509 miles

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

reverse light inop

Fail 5 Mar 2025 141,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

reverse light inop

Pass 22 Sep 2020 141,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 141,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 138,980 miles

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

front brake pads low

Fail 17 Apr 2019 138,980 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2018 137,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 134,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 131,815 miles

fitted child seat n/s rear

o/s rear tyre wear on inner edge close to limit

slight run out n/s rear disc

Pass 21 Mar 2015 127,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 124,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 119,731 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 105,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,298 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 93,582 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 93,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 77,088 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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A4 RFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A4 RFH, 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 A4 RFH registered?

A4 RFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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