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R14 CLK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,885 mi
Last recorded102,885 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,885 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,885 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,300 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 79,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,457 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,353 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 59,556 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,207 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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R14 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R14 CLK, 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 R14 CLK registered?

R14 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R14 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 CLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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