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R570 XRV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,700 mi
Last recorded91,700 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 XRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,700 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 91,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,542 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,462 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,043 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 71,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,036 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,118 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 66,730 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,751 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 61,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,341 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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R570 XRV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R570 XRV, 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 R570 XRV registered?

R570 XRV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 1998.

Is R570 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R570 XRV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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