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R343 POH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,010 mi
Last recorded120,010 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 POH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,010 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 120,010 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 108,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r-n/s/r-n/s/f tyre has cracks around the side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,765 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,719 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,577 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,675 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,721 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,624 miles

O/S/F wheel inner rim abit bent

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits

Fail 5 Jun 2007 78,064 miles

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

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

slight buckle in nearside front road wheel

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,064 miles

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

slight buckle in nearside front road wheel

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 May 2006 55,848 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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R343 POH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R343 POH, 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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R343 POH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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