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R123 RFJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,057 mi
Last recorded135,057 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 RFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 135,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 132,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,744 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 125,719 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 119,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 111,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 104,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 104,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 97,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 90,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,088 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,633 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 62,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bas asr light on

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,882 miles

bas asr light on

Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,475 miles

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

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

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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R123 RFJ 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 R123 RFJ, 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 R123 RFJ registered?

R123 RFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R123 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 RFJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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