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R39 LGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,393 mi
Last recorded60,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,393 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,393 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,796 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,545 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,305 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,097 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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R39 LGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R39 LGF, 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 R39 LGF registered?

R39 LGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R39 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 LGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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