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R284 KAW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,269 mi
Last recorded99,269 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,830 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,144 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,936 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,243 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 72,242 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,327 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,996 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,413 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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R284 KAW 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 92.3%.

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 R284 KAW, 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 R284 KAW registered?

R284 KAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R284 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 KAW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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