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R413 SBL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,408 mi
Last recorded100,408 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 SBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,137 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 95,315 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,152 miles

advise head glasses

advise lift to near side front lower ball joint

both front tyre walls cracking plus near side front tyre

off side fog glass cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 83,725 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to offside tail lamp

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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R413 SBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R413 SBL, 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 R413 SBL registered?

R413 SBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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