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R373 GDM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,094 mi
Last recorded132,094 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 132,094 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 132,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,221 miles

under trays at time of test

various brake pipes slightly perished

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2011 124,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 115,027 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 113,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 109,376 miles

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

slight play at n/s/f wheel hub

Fail 27 Oct 2008 109,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play at n/s/f wheel hub

Pass 28 Jan 2008 108,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 101,212 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 94,643 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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R373 GDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R373 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 R373 GDM registered?

R373 GDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R373 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 GDM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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