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R562 OPC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,695 mi
Last recorded99,695 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 OPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,695 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2014 88,586 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface rust

n/s front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

slight oil leak

vehicle has been standing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,813 miles

O/S/R Lamp damaged

vehicle has been standing

Pass 2 Jun 2012 87,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 87,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,592 miles

front and rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,801 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front number plate slightly discoloured

rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish

slight lift in front lower ball joints

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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R562 OPC 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 R562 OPC, 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 R562 OPC registered?

R562 OPC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R562 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 OPC 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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