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R46 AWS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,590 mi
Last recorded174,590 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 AWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 174,590 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leakage from rear diff

Pass 3 Feb 2011 163,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 150,021 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 150,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 136,728 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 123,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 109,153 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 108,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

fuel filler cap rubber splitting, slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing, oil leak on rear diff, o/s/r tyre wall inner slight damage and worn to 2mm, n/s/f tyre wall outter damaged, n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged and worn to 2mm, † †

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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R46 AWS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc 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 R46 AWS, 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 R46 AWS registered?

R46 AWS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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