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R28 WOB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 WOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 80,006 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,150 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,204 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,509 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,974 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,332 miles

rear differential drive shaft oil seal leaking

rear number plate seperating

wiper smears screen slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,804 miles

front steering damper damp

lots of body damage

Fail 12 Mar 2007 28,804 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front steering damper damp

lots of body damage

Pass 1 Apr 2006 26,041 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

limited acess to nearside rear seat due to child seat

plastic sill covers fitted

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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R28 WOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R28 WOB, 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 R28 WOB registered?

R28 WOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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