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R549 OGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,258 mi
Last recorded175,258 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 175,258 miles

Both head lamps deteriated

Brake pipes greased

Corriosion around rear boot lock

Front outer roll bar bushes worn

Front wings corroded

Slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 7 Feb 2014 166,912 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Feb 2013 159,699 miles

Both head lamps deteriated

Brake pipes greased

Centre exhaust deteriated

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front exhaust retaining bolts heavilly corroded and nearly broken through

Front wings corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 155,192 miles

securing bolts holding middle to back exhaust together are corroding thin

temporary repair on exhaust mounting bracket

Fail 24 Feb 2012 155,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

securing bolts holding middle to back exhaust together are corroding thin

temporary repair on exhaust mounting bracket

Pass 23 Mar 2011 144,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 136,048 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 123,762 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 123,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 114,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 103,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,586 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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R549 OGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R549 OGF, 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 R549 OGF registered?

R549 OGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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