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R638 JPG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,549 mi
Last recorded147,549 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 JPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 147,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear boot floor corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nsr and osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

mil lamp shows fault

various body and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 147,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake back plates corroded

both front wings corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside door/wing trims missing

nearside rear wing damaged

rear ends of both outer side sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 147,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake back plates corroded

both front wings corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear ends of both outer side sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 145,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to rear of both outer sills

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 142,718 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to rear of both outer sills and wheel arches

engine belly pan fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 142,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to rear of both outer sills and wheel arches

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 138,284 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

emissions just met requirements

Pass 11 Jan 2016 132,493 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 127,091 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2015 127,091 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2014 121,722 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 121,722 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 109,218 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

center exhaust box corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,233 miles

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

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

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

corrosion around front suspension mounting points

corrosion on all suspension components

heavy corrosion on rear coil springs

slight surface pitting on front brake discs

wear on o/s/f tyre edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,970 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 90,915 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,345 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 83,345 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2007 78,268 miles

Exhaust bracket broken.

N/s/f wheel bent.

Rear 'no' plate discoloured.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 71,064 miles

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

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

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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R638 JPG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R638 JPG, 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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R638 JPG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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