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R1 OXM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,424 mi
Last recorded103,424 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 OXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,424 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 99,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,830 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 57,830 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,909 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,123 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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R1 OXM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R1 OXM, 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 R1 OXM registered?

R1 OXM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is R1 OXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 OXM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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