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R425 XBT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,675 mi
Last recorded69,675 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 XBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all4 tyres wearing close to legal limit

brake pipes covered in substance

chassis sticker has been concealed on offside door

front wiper slightly smearing

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside rear stabiliser link has slight play

offside sill cover insecure

rear pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Dec 2010 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake pipes covered in substance

front wiper slightly smearing

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside rear stabiliser link has slight play

offside sill cover insecure

rear pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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R425 XBT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R425 XBT, 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 R425 XBT registered?

R425 XBT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R425 XBT safe to buy?

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