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R35 OAE

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,662 mi
Last recorded92,662 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 OAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2014 92,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 92,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,056 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,491 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 82,491 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,022 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 82,019 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,121 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 73,960 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,263 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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R35 OAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R35 OAE, 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 R35 OAE registered?

R35 OAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R35 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 OAE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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