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R411 END

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,103 mi
Last recorded102,103 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 END
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 101,853 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,407 miles

suspect wheel bearing noise

Fail 3 Oct 2015 101,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 100,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 100,989 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 100,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,999 miles

bas asr warning lights on

nearside rear tyre splits to inner wall

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate to outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2012 99,999 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bas asr warning lights on

nearside rear tyre splits to inner wall

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate to outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,533 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bas warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,062 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

bas ars warning lights on

Pass 12 Jan 2009 97,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 94,784 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 85,358 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 85,358 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2005 69,212 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 68,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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R411 END is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R411 END, 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 R411 END registered?

R411 END is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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