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R3 RVH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,328 mi
Last recorded78,328 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,752 miles

steering damper slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,521 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,572 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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R3 RVH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R3 RVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 RVH registered?

R3 RVH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R3 RVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 RVH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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