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R302 POH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,696 mi
Last recorded90,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 POH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,696 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,695 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,724 miles

cut o/s/f tyre side wall

n/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges

outer sill covers fitted

reversing lights n/w

slight leak rear diff

slight lift n/s/f lower swivel

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframes,shockers,front springs and top spring mounts,o/s n/s rear to front metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,245 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f tyre wearing low

outer sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from engine

surface corrosion front,rear shockers,springs,suspension,rear subframe,o/s n/s rear to front metal brake pipes,o/s outer sill

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,052 miles

1 x n/s/r sidelight n/w

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,springs

Fail 9 Jan 2017 78,052 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 x n/s/r sidelight n/w

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,springs

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,854 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 68,842 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,264 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 63,679 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,550 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,029 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,178 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,867 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 55,867 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 49,674 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 49,674 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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R302 POH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R302 POH, 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 R302 POH registered?

R302 POH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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