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R337 EHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 136,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 130,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Apr 2013 128,544 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 128,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 126,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 123,695 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 119,860 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 106,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,374 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light rattle in engine area

Pass 10 Apr 2006 90,659 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 90,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

front & rear brake discs corroded

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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R337 EHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R337 EHJ, 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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R337 EHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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