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R212 DHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,227 mi
Last recorded134,227 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 134,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 129,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 123,752 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & have side wall damage

both rear tyres worn to limit

movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2010 118,562 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 113,104 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 113,070 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 106,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 98,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 83,595 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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R212 DHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 R212 DHJ, 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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How do I check the history of R212 DHJ?

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What year was R212 DHJ registered?

R212 DHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R212 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 DHJ 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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