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R118 LVE

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,688 mi
Last recorded87,688 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,688 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,400 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perishing and spliting

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,792 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 67,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,140 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 53,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,804 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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R118 LVE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R118 LVE, 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 R118 LVE registered?

R118 LVE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R118 LVE safe to buy?

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