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R338 WAW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,752 mi
Last recorded106,752 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 WAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 106,752 miles

Front Wings covered in duct tape

Sill covers fitted

Suspension components Undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,355 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under sills corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,466 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,632 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slighht play in n/s idler arm bush

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,960 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,489 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 66,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,449 miles

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

front wiper deteriorated due to tree sap, recomend clean-replace

offside rear drive shaft leaking on inner seal

Fail 14 May 2009 63,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper deteriorated due to tree sap, recomend clean-replace

offside rear drive shaft leaking on inner seal

Fail 16 May 2008 61,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 61,397 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 59,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 56,260 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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R338 WAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WAW, 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 WAW registered?

R338 WAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R338 WAW safe to buy?

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