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R370 THL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,295 mi
Last recorded116,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 THL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,295 miles

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

advise all four tyres slight cracks but cords not exposed

advise under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,267 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 115,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 115,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 114,554 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 114,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 111,577 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre as a cut on the inside tyre wall, but not deep enough to expose the cords or plys

Nearside front tyre wearing low of tread on the inside and the outside edges

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing low of tread on the inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 108,059 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 108,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 99,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 99,173 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 87,264 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 87,264 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 65,746 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,704 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 49,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 THL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R370 THL, 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 THL registered?

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

Is R370 THL safe to buy?

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