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R466 TBL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,239 mi
Last recorded57,239 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 TBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,546 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 47,546 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,177 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,462 miles

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

slight play front swivels †slight wear front disc

Fail 8 Dec 2006 28,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play front swivals †slight wear front discs

Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,658 miles

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

front wheels differant but same size

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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R466 TBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R466 TBL, 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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R466 TBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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