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R603 PHG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 PHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 147,172 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 123,297 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 115,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,629 miles

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

offside front seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 14 Jan 2012 108,575 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 101,202 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,596 miles

fault on o/s front side light bulb holder melted

n/s front fog light glass cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fault on o/s front side light bulb holder melted

n/s front fog light glass cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,904 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 59,884 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,716 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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R603 PHG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R603 PHG, 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 R603 PHG registered?

R603 PHG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R603 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 PHG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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