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R252 DGT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,031 mi
Last recorded130,031 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 DGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 130,031 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 127,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 126,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 124,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 122,574 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 122,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 120,706 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 120,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 119,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 117,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 117,713 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 101,849 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 89,693 miles

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

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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R252 DGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R252 DGT, 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 R252 DGT registered?

R252 DGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R252 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 DGT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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