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R467 PJB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,012 mi
Last recorded139,012 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 PJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 139,012 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 132,994 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 125,731 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 115,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 115,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 103,540 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front wiper blade

Pass 4 May 2007 94,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 83,383 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 83,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R467 PJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R467 PJB, 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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R467 PJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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