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R124 TKR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,387 mi
Last recorded91,387 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 TKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2019 91,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2018 91,210 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

play inner steering arms

Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,086 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 118,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 116,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 113,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 105,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 96,003 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,350 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 86,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,440 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 74,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R124 TKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R124 TKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R124 TKR registered?

R124 TKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R124 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 TKR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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