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R620 DKX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,228 mi
Last recorded136,228 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 DKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 136,228 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 136,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 131,940 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded and insecure.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake pipes security and not in original clips.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 129,732 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 129,732 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

detatchable towbar not fitted at time of test

exhaust back heatshield loose

fuel breather\ vent pipe fouling rear driveshaft at o\s

Pass 30 May 2011 125,302 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer box outer skin detoriated not resulting in any leaks

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

slight play in front tie rod ends both sides

Fail 30 May 2011 125,302 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre silencer box outer skin detoriated not resulting in any leaks

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

slight play in front tie rod ends both sides

Pass 25 May 2010 115,385 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 115,385 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 117,615 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 117,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 113,908 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 113,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 102,850 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 102,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Offside Rear 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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R620 DKX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R620 DKX, 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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R620 DKX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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