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R36 GDM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 113,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake imbalance on limit of 25%

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 105,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 95,813 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 86,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,999 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 76,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 70,858 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R36 GDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R36 GDM, 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 R36 GDM registered?

R36 GDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R36 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 GDM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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