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R514 WCC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,562 mi
Last recorded124,562 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 WCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 124,562 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 124,562 miles

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

damage to n/s/f wing

damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

expantion tank blew during emmisons

Pass 28 May 2009 117,408 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear handbrake not working fully

plastic under cover not secure under front bumper

Pass 9 Jan 2008 108,091 miles

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

all part worn tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2006 100,997 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 100,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 90,649 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 WCC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCC, 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 R514 WCC registered?

R514 WCC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R514 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 WCC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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