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R582 KFS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,264 mi
Last recorded141,264 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 KFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 141,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 141,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,407 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 139,800 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,207 miles

NSF tyre tread on legal limit + cracks to inner tyre wall(advise to change tyre)

exhaust corroded + exhaust to gearbox mount

rear indicators white

Pass 12 Feb 2013 132,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 131,964 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 118,320 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 110,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 110,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,067 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 84,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 84,942 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 67,601 miles

Brake pedal rubber

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 67,601 miles

Brake pedal rubber

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 63,691 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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R582 KFS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R582 KFS, 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 R582 KFS registered?

R582 KFS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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