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R23 KWL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,504 mi
Last recorded65,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 KWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,504 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 65,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,936 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 53,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,981 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 48,236 miles

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

slight lift in n/s/f lower balljoint

slight lift in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,420 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight lift in n/s/f lower balljoint

slight lift in o/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 11 Nov 2014 46,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake pads wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight lift in n/s/f lower balljoint

slight lift in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,571 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight lift in n/s/f bottom balljoint

slight lift in o/s/f bottom balljoint

steering damper weeping

Pass 21 May 2010 40,232 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 40,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,463 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,123 miles

petrol stainning on o/s rear petrol tank

Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,058 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 33,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R23 KWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R23 KWL, 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 R23 KWL registered?

R23 KWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R23 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 KWL shows 16 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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