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R463 TAC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,443 mi
Last recorded172,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 TAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 172,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 164,872 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

general underbody rust

Pass 2 Jan 2013 156,859 miles

Both front & o/s/r tyres worn @ inner edges.

Corrosion apparent to vehicle.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 149,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 121,528 miles

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

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

damage to o/s front bumper area

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2010 121,528 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

damage to o/s front bumper area

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,475 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 95,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both rear tyres worn low on tread

offside rear coil spring rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 81,113 miles

dampness to 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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R463 TAC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R463 TAC, 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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R463 TAC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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