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R198 FDX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,045 mi
Last recorded82,045 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 FDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,045 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 82,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,683 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,683 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,988 miles

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

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

Engine oil level low.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,462 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 63,462 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,177 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,269 miles

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

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

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

offside front fog light not working.

offside front tyre split on inside wall.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,705 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Sep 2009 37,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,864 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 13,608 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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R198 FDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R198 FDX, 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 R198 FDX registered?

R198 FDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R198 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 FDX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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