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R618 URH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,638 mi
Last recorded114,638 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 URH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,638 miles

Front Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing rusting and sharp edge covered in tape

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 105,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 102,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 102,045 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 100,218 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 100,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,392 miles

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

most of rear axle arm bushes derterioraed but no excess movment detected

one of 3 rear exhaust supports missing ,but still adequately supported

Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,941 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 89,811 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 75,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 68,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R618 URH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R618 URH, 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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R618 URH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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