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R385 BAR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,995 mi
Last recorded134,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 134,995 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 8 Jan 2016 134,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 31 Oct 2014 130,688 miles

the n/s/r brake discs is corroded

the o/s/f wing is very corroded

the rear brake hoses are deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2014 130,684 miles

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

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

the n/s/r brake discs is corroded

the o/s/f wing is very corroded

the rear brake hoses are deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 123,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 114,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust mount missing

Fail 8 Sep 2011 110,045 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 8 Sep 2011 110,045 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 9 Sep 2010 105,087 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 82,040 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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R385 BAR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R385 BAR, 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 R385 BAR registered?

R385 BAR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R385 BAR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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