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R370 KGO

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,864 mi
Last recorded137,864 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 137,864 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 127,540 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 127,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 125,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 123,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 121,111 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 113,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 5 Aug 2009 106,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 104,385 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

movement in both front lower ball joints

n/s door mirror surround insecure

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread very low at edges

wiper arm insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2007 101,654 miles

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

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

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

fuel lines perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 93,422 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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R370 KGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R370 KGO, 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 R370 KGO registered?

R370 KGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R370 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 KGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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