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R514 TBL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

221,751 mi
Last recorded221,751 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 TBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 221,751 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 221,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front seat belts slow to return

condensation in both repeaters

rear nunber has water ingress

Pass 23 Jan 2013 207,603 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 207,581 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 195,743 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 195,656 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 180,874 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

drivers seat belt slow to return

Fail 18 Jan 2011 180,874 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to return

Pass 5 Jan 2010 166,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 157,587 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 157,587 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate water ingress

front under vehicle cover tie strapped on

n/s/rear wheel arch rusting

rear indicaters whitening

rear number plate water ingress

some dash elluimination not working

Pass 25 Jan 2008 146,696 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 137,311 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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R514 TBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R514 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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R514 TBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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