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R216 OWT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,545 mi
Last recorded41,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 OWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,545 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,925 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,018 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,923 miles

slight play in lower ball joints

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,580 miles

n/s an d o/s lower ball joints hnave slight play.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,604 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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R216 OWT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R216 OWT, 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 R216 OWT registered?

R216 OWT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R216 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 OWT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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