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R305 WCY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,613 mi
Last recorded158,613 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 WCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2011 158,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 147,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 134,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 114,729 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jul 2006 102,766 miles

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)

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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R305 WCY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R305 WCY, 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 R305 WCY registered?

R305 WCY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R305 WCY safe to buy?

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