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R250 XOP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,813 mi
Last recorded83,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 XOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 83,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S headlamps slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S rear inner sills/chassis rail corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 83,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S headlamps slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S rear inner sills/chassis rail corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rust forming on both front wings

rust forming on both rear wheel arches

Fail 30 Mar 2021 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rust forming on both front wings

rust forming on both rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,850 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,206 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,035 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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R250 XOP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R250 XOP, 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 R250 XOP registered?

R250 XOP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R250 XOP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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