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R633 MUD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,189 mi
Last recorded145,189 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 MUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 145,189 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 145,188 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side and off side under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,139 miles

front suspension arms have play

play inner steering arms

Fail 5 Mar 2018 142,139 miles

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

front suspension arms have play

play inner steering arms

Pass 22 Oct 2016 140,440 miles

brake pipes corroded

play inner steering arms

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2015 137,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,350 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 124,193 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,273 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,780 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2012 120,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 May 2011 100,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 92,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 74,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 60,321 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 48,287 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 43,505 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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R633 MUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R633 MUD, 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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R633 MUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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