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PYR 244

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

122,918 mi
Last recorded122,918 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYR 244
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 122,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under side suspension components corodded.

Rear Lower Both sides outer sills corroded.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,238 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,132 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 121,132 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,775 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,869 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 113,182 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,243 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,304 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,702 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,163 miles

nearside front loom rubbing on wheel

slight play centre steering link

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,582 miles

offside repeater bulb pale

Pass 1 Nov 2008 79,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak at rear of engine

oil leak from pinion oil seal ( rear axle )

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,961 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn too 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,736 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 14 Sep 2005 63,299 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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PYR 244 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PYR 244, 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 PYR 244 registered?

PYR 244 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is PYR 244 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYR 244 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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