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R586 RDY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,443 mi
Last recorded185,443 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 RDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 185,443 miles

advise both front bottom ball joints slight play

advise both front headlamp glass fade

advise both front wheel bearings slight play

advise front and rear number plate

Fail 23 Aug 2011 185,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both front headlamp glass fade

advise both front bottom ball joints slight play

advise both front wheel bearings slight play

advise front and rear number plate

Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,222 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 148,370 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 148,370 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 136,418 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 136,418 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 131,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 115,137 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Offside Front 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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R586 RDY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R586 RDY, 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 R586 RDY registered?

R586 RDY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R586 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R586 RDY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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