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R515 TLB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,746 mi
Last recorded109,746 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 109,746 miles

both front brake discs lipped

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

knock to steering box

Pass 7 Aug 2010 104,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cuts to n/s/f / n/s/r tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,186 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre

wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2007 84,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 77,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 70,160 miles

small cut in offside front tyre outter sidewall

Fail 17 Aug 2005 70,160 miles

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

small cut in offside front tyre outter sidewall

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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R515 TLB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R515 TLB, 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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How do I check the history of R515 TLB?

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What year was R515 TLB registered?

R515 TLB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R515 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 TLB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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