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R499 VLD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 VLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,771 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 113,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,849 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,390 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 75,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 150,105 miles

slight damage n/s windscreen

Fail 19 May 2006 149,996 miles

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

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

slight damage winscreen.

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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R499 VLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R499 VLD, 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 R499 VLD registered?

R499 VLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R499 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 VLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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