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R366 MKH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,708 mi
Last recorded142,708 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 MKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 140,852 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 137,626 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 134,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,350 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 132,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 129,391 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,557 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering nearside and offside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,182 miles

Front and centre exhaust sections deteriorated

Front brake imbalance of 12%

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

Slight play in steering nearside and offside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 109,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front and centre exhaust sections deteriorated

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

Slight play in steering nearside and offside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,421 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 74,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 74,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,787 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,035 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 46,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,383 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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R366 MKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R366 MKH, 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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R366 MKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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