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R443 SGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,579 mi
Last recorded136,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 SGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 136,579 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 129,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 125,980 miles

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

near side and off side front tyres wear

Pass 17 Jun 2013 120,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 115,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 110,568 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 99,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2009 84,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,326 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 54,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,908 miles

slight leak on steering damper.

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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R443 SGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R443 SGF, 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 R443 SGF registered?

R443 SGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R443 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 SGF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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