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K20 DSR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,348 mi
Last recorded78,348 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 DSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,348 miles

slight play from steering linkage both sides

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,143 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,919 miles

slight play from both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,161 miles

Nearside Front Slight play on wheels

Offside Front Slight play on wheels

Fail 17 Feb 2016 58,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Slight play on wheels

Offside Front Slight play on wheels

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,704 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 48,704 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,869 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

front tyres perrished reccomend replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,793 miles

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,082 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,785 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 30,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,000 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 24,950 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 21,771 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K20 DSR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K20 DSR, 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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K20 DSR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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