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R223 VSN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,673 mi
Last recorded106,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 VSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,673 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s/f steering rod end

Pass 21 May 2013 112,930 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,169 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 101,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 95,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 90,626 miles

ADVISE HAVE REPLACED 4 18 INCH ALLOY WHEEL ASSEMBLYS WITH 4 16 INCH ASSEMBLYS

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 90,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,236 miles

ADVISE WATER PUMP BEARINGS BECOMING WORN

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,893 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 72,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,117 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 66,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R223 VSN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R223 VSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R223 VSN registered?

R223 VSN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R223 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 VSN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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