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R313 TGM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,916 mi
Last recorded196,916 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 TGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 196,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 187,727 miles

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Pass 10 Nov 2015 175,789 miles

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Fail 2 Nov 2015 175,474 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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Pass 11 Oct 2014 164,324 miles

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Fail 11 Oct 2014 164,324 miles

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Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 155,254 miles

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Pass 24 Nov 2012 143,369 miles

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Pass 3 Dec 2011 131,593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 119,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 119,568 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 104,886 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 89,913 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 89,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2007 78,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,181 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 TGM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TGM, 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 TGM registered?

R313 TGM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R313 TGM safe to buy?

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