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R244 JBA

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,382 mi
Last recorded120,382 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 JBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2013 120,382 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,148 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 90,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,838 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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R244 JBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R244 JBA, 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 R244 JBA registered?

R244 JBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R244 JBA shows 8 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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