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R591 AOV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,394 mi
Last recorded119,394 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 AOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 119,394 miles

after market lights fitted

wear within steering system noted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 117,495 miles

all brake discs corroding

headlamps deteriorating - patterns only just visable

Fail 1 Oct 2012 117,490 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroding

headlamps deteriorating - patterns only just visable

Fail 4 Nov 2011 114,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front fog light not working

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 6 Nov 2010 109,639 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight play in offside steering idler

Pass 7 Nov 2009 101,307 miles

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

rear shocks leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2008 96,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 82,169 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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R591 AOV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R591 AOV, 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 R591 AOV registered?

R591 AOV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R591 AOV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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