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R639 DNP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

247,425 mi
Last recorded247,425 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 DNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 247,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 233,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Nov 2016 219,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 203,600 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 182,050 miles

Front exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 182,026 miles

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

Front exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 169,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 157,465 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 157,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 145,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 133,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 123,879 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 113,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake hose near to front shock absorbers on full lock

smear of fluid on offside rear brake nipple

under trays

Pass 7 Dec 2007 105,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre is 3mm in centre

o/s/r tyre is 3mm in centre

recommend front brake discs at next pad change

rubber diff mount deteriorated, front mount

slight oil leak from top of engine. think filler cap

slight residue of oil around rear diff.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 96,549 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

petrol pipe from fuel filter close to rubbing

slight oil from axial

slight play in steering box

under trays

Pass 12 May 2006 88,909 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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R639 DNP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R639 DNP, 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 R639 DNP registered?

R639 DNP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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