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R583 LGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,222 mi
Last recorded154,222 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 154,222 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 154,216 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 143,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 141,705 miles

the exhaust system is deteriorated

the front brake discs and pads are worn and deteriorated

the front brakes are imbalanced

Fail 30 Jan 2014 141,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

the exhaust system is deteriorated

the front brake discs and pads are worn and deteriorated

the front brakes are imbalanced

Pass 21 Feb 2013 126,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 119,551 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 109,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 101,174 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 101,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 98,327 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 98,327 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 95,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 92,841 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 92,841 miles

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

O/S/DOOR/MIRROR TINT COMING OFF

O/S/R/ & N/S/R/ BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

STEERING DAMPER DAMP

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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R583 LGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R583 LGF, 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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R583 LGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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