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R164 MBR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,268 mi
Last recorded69,268 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 MBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,268 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,017 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,321 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,454 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)

slight lift in nearside lower ball joint

Fail 11 Dec 2009 59,360 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

slight lift in nearside lower ball joint

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,293 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,488 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 47,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 43,198 miles

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

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

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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R164 MBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R164 MBR, 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 R164 MBR registered?

R164 MBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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