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R23 ULD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,291 mi
Last recorded113,291 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 ULD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,291 miles

both front head lamp lenses will need attention

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

catalytic converters are noisey

emissions are on the limit

f/o/s shock absorber bottom bush is split

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,876 miles

both headlight lenses are deteriorating and will need attention

catalytic convertors are noisey

Fail 24 Nov 2015 110,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight lenses are deteriorating and will need attention

catalytic convertors are noisey

rear offside tyre sidewall is damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,223 miles

all tyre side walla damaged

all wheels damaged

both headlights discoloured

coolant leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 108,292 miles

all wheel rims are damaged

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,991 miles

All wheel rims damaged

Both front wheel rims damaged

Engine oil leak

Front offside lower wishbone rear bush worn

Power steering pipe to reservoir damp

Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,970 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front wheel rims damaged

Engine oil leak

Front offside tyre worn and outer side wall damaged

Power steering pipe to reservoir damp

Rear offside tyre side walls damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,326 miles

all wheels and tyre sidewalls are damaged

exhaust system is corroded

front nearside tyre is worn on outside edge

Fail 20 Jun 2011 102,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all wheels and tyre sidewalls are damaged

exhaust system is corroded

front nearside tyre is worn on outside edge

Pass 19 May 2010 99,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2009 98,099 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn below service limit

emmissions are on the limit

engine is lumpy

engine oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

front offside tyre may have been driven on when flat

nearside track rod end grease cover is split

rear brake discs are worn

washer jets may soon need attention

Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 83,714 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 73,983 miles

offside rear flexi hoses slightly cracked

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 ULD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ULD, 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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R23 ULD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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