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R344 TAC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 TAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,327 miles

Both headlamps losing their pattern

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 127,327 miles

Both headlamps losing their pattern

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 110,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,767 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 63,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,168 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,966 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,483 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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R344 TAC 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 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 R344 TAC, 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 R344 TAC registered?

R344 TAC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R344 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 TAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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