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R338 EHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,826 mi
Last recorded128,826 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 128,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,575 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 120,482 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 113,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 103,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 89,539 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 89,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,022 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,512 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,068 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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R338 EHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R338 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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What year was R338 EHJ registered?

R338 EHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R338 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 EHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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