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R35 OGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,205 mi
Last recorded93,205 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,205 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 63,892 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper is smearing †

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 OGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R35 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

R35 OGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R35 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 OGF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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