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R496 XKP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,147 mi
Last recorded105,147 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 XKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both registration plates damaged/deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2021 105,142 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sideswall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both registration plates damaged/deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2020 98,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres had small splits on inside edge but not deap enough to reach the cord or ply

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,049 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge and cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,698 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded but not leaking at front joint

Pass 26 May 2015 85,817 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust joint at front pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 85,817 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust joint at front pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres splitting

Fail 27 May 2014 84,336 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres splitting

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 82,327 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,688 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 76,385 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 76,385 miles

Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

diff plate leaking

gearbox leaking

Pass 21 May 2010 73,436 miles

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

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

rear tyres the tread has gone lumpy on inside would recomend replacement

Fail 20 May 2010 73,434 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres the tread has gone lumpy on inside would recomend replacement

Pass 26 May 2009 70,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 66,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 62,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 56,505 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R496 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R496 XKP, 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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R496 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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