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J5 KWR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 114,673 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 114,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres are starting to crack inbetween the tread

Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,876 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 108,730 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

nsr osr outer sills corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,730 miles

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

nsr osr outer sills corroded but not to excess

Fail 3 Mar 2014 108,280 miles

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

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

both offside and nearside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,280 miles

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

both offside and nearside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shockers have a reduced damping effect

complete underside has a heavy underseal coating unable to inspect brake and fuel lines

Pass 1 Dec 2011 105,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 102,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 92,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 81,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,078 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 70,875 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 63,604 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 18 Nov 2005 63,604 miles

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

poor wiper clearing action

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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J5 KWR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J5 KWR, 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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J5 KWR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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