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R434 FWW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,659 mi
Last recorded75,659 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 FWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 75,659 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,617 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 68,946 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 68,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,327 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 67,327 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,260 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear both sides tyres has cracks outer wall

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,477 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,148 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,456 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 52,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,706 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 48,706 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,819 miles

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

front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2010 44,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,774 miles

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

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,147 miles

O/S/F TYRE NEED ATTENTION.

Pass 20 Dec 2004 29,650 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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R434 FWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R434 FWW, 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 R434 FWW registered?

R434 FWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R434 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 FWW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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