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R158 EGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,536 mi
Last recorded133,536 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 133,536 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 133,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 124,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 120,230 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 100,850 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2005 93,349 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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R158 EGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R158 EGF, 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 R158 EGF registered?

R158 EGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R158 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 EGF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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