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R452 JMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,188 mi
Last recorded121,188 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 JMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,188 miles

Beam images poor

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear structure and suspension components signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2020 120,570 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,783 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 114,890 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line ; recommend changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 114,877 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line ; recommend changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,550 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,547 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,622 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,804 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,601 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,523 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,269 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 62,812 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,140 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 56,069 miles

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

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

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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R452 JMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R452 JMV, 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 R452 JMV registered?

R452 JMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R452 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 JMV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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