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R471 GMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,457 mi
Last recorded108,457 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 GMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 108,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 108,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

play in inner steering joint

rear brake discs worn

windscreen delaminating around edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,250 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,401 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,045 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 86,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,446 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 72,808 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,807 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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R471 GMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R471 GMV, 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 R471 GMV registered?

R471 GMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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