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R426 DGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,845 mi
Last recorded133,845 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 133,845 miles

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

diff oil leak

offside front door stop strap missing

Fail 18 May 2013 133,597 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

diff oil leak

offside front door stop strap missing

Pass 1 May 2012 120,532 miles

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

SRS light on

both front outer sill corroding

cat rattling

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear inner side light not working

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside door check strap missing

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 30 Apr 2012 120,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

SRS light on

both front outer sill corroding

cat rattling

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear inner side light not working

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside door check strap missing

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 21 May 2011 108,611 miles

both front lower suspension arm bottom ball joints play

cat rattle

nearside rear inner side light not working

rear brake pads wearing low

wiper slight smear

Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,632 miles

wiper smearing

boot not openning

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

downpipe internal rattle

front brake pads wearing low

slight bottom ball joint movement from both sides

Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 71,565 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,974 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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R426 DGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R426 DGP, 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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R426 DGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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