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R120 EGN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,809 mi
Last recorded110,809 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 EGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,809 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Surface rust on vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2019 109,774 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2018 109,010 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 108,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlight Lens Cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlight Lens Cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,556 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,078 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,308 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 102,440 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,440 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 96,531 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,531 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,380 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 89,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,462 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 22 Oct 2008 75,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 2 Oct 2008 75,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 61,687 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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R120 EGN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R120 EGN, 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 R120 EGN registered?

R120 EGN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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