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R637 KPE

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,682 mi
Last recorded115,682 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 KPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 115,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,682 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,115 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,405 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,441 miles

Plastic oversills fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2009 87,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic oversills fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2008 75,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

knock from steering no play in visible sections recomend further investigation

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

rattle from exhausts

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

knock from steering no play in visible sections recomend further investigation

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

rattle from exhausts

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 73,942 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 68,423 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 68,390 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)

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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R637 KPE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R637 KPE, 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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R637 KPE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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