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R401 SLE

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,796 mi
Last recorded120,796 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 SLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 120,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 115,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,501 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,730 miles

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Track rod end rubber covers ageing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 111,726 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Track rod end rubber covers ageing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 108,437 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 108,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 106,117 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low inside edge

Pass 29 May 2012 104,083 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 28 May 2012 104,071 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,799 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,367 miles

slight lift nearside and offside front lower balljoints

Fail 19 May 2009 89,214 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight lift nearside and offside front lower balljoints

Pass 19 May 2009 89,214 miles

slight lift nearside and offside front lower balljoints

Pass 20 May 2008 82,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 77,631 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 May 2006 70,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R401 SLE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R401 SLE, 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 R401 SLE registered?

R401 SLE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R401 SLE safe to buy?

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