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R63 EVH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,029 mi
Last recorded193,029 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 EVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 193,029 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 188,765 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 186,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 184,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 180,707 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 180,705 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 176,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 172,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 164,181 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 164,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 158,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 152,072 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 146,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 139,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 123,574 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 115,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 105,179 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 91,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 91,138 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 77,628 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 72,517 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 72,495 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R63 EVH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R63 EVH, 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 R63 EVH registered?

R63 EVH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R63 EVH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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