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R199 OUS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

303,672 mi
Last recorded303,672 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 OUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 303,672 miles

oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2021 290,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 281,930 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2019 272,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 256,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 239,148 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 221,044 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 203,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 203,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. rectified with beam benders (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. rectified with beam benders (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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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R199 OUS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 R199 OUS, 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 R199 OUS registered?

R199 OUS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R199 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 OUS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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