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R345 ANF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,482 mi
Last recorded170,482 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 ANF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 170,482 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both hedlights frosty and weak beam patterns

Pass 23 Sep 2014 167,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 167,893 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 164,361 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ns mirror missing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 164,361 miles

ns mirror missing

Pass 15 Sep 2012 162,099 miles

2 Front exhaust mountings corroded.

Boot corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 162,099 miles

2 Front exhaust mountings corroded.

Boot corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 156,395 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 156,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 152,002 miles

exhaust mounting corroded

ns mirror cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2009 147,092 miles

N/S door mirror damaged.

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 147,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all b/pipes slightly pitted

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 141,268 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 141,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 135,139 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 122,509 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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R345 ANF 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R345 ANF, 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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R345 ANF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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