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R313 MFM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,427 mi
Last recorded63,427 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 MFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,427 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,427 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

smell of petrol from underneath vehicle but no visible leak.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,057 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,054 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,314 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,071 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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R313 MFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R313 MFM, 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 R313 MFM registered?

R313 MFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R313 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 MFM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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