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R470 TBL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 TBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,729 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 91,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,242 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 90,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 88,308 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 88,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 86,068 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,108 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 82,108 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 79,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,629 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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R470 TBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R470 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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What year was R470 TBL registered?

R470 TBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R470 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 TBL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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