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R469 DVW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,775 mi
Last recorded74,775 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 DVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 74,775 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front slow return seat belt

Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT &REAR (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT &REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 62,723 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT &REAR (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT &REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,207 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,796 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,099 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,272 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,648 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,454 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 36,978 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,782 miles

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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R469 DVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R469 DVW, 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 R469 DVW registered?

R469 DVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R469 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R469 DVW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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