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R274 RST

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,007 mi
Last recorded193,007 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 RST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 193,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 182,931 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 182,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 175,889 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 163,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 149,618 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 149,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 135,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 115,194 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 113,326 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 111,404 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded - may soon break off

Pass 18 Dec 2006 109,237 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2005 107,333 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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R274 RST is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R274 RST, 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 R274 RST registered?

R274 RST is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R274 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 RST shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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