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R177 EDX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,845 mi
Last recorded125,845 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 125,845 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 119,422 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 119,413 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear pads look low

Pass 1 Nov 2011 111,979 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 111,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,138 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,411 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 100,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 92,142 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 92,142 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 87,860 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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R177 EDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R177 EDX, 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

How do I check the history of R177 EDX?

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What year was R177 EDX registered?

R177 EDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R177 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 EDX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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