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R578 CNG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,188 mi
Last recorded142,188 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 CNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 May 2012 142,188 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2012 142,188 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 132,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 121,639 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 106,188 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,402 miles

front pads getting low

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2006 83,569 miles

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

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

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

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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R578 CNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc 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 R578 CNG, 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 R578 CNG registered?

R578 CNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R578 CNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 CNG 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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