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R543 NNJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,434 mi
Last recorded126,434 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 NNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 126,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust brackets rusted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 124,695 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 124,695 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,999 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 122,278 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,278 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 118,798 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 118,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 116,762 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 115,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 113,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 108,974 miles

front number plate cracked.

offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

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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R543 NNJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R543 NNJ, 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 R543 NNJ registered?

R543 NNJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R543 NNJ safe to buy?

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