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R630 FGU

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,275 mi
Last recorded123,275 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 FGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 114,592 miles

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

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

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

Rear light lens have been coated black

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

knocking on steering when steering shaken

Fail 5 May 2018 114,384 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Front headlamps dip beam and side/main beam lens have a product on them

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear light lens have been coated black

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

knocking on steering when steering shaken

Pass 10 May 2017 102,523 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 102,523 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,088 miles

NSF tyre close to min tread and worn on edges

NSR tyre has nail in

OSF tyre worn on edges

OSR shocker damp

Rear brake discs rusty

Service reminder light on

Fail 6 Mar 2014 95,088 miles

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

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

NSF tyre close to min tread and worn on edges

NSR tyre has nail in

OSF tyre worn on edges

OSR shocker damp

Rear brake discs rusty

Service reminder light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,268 miles

Airbag light on

NSR tyre has nail in

Wing repeaters getting white

Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,164 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,005 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,222 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 71,222 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,916 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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R630 FGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R630 FGU, 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 R630 FGU registered?

R630 FGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R630 FGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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