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R647 RDM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,398 mi
Last recorded182,398 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 RDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 182,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

steering damper has little effect

Pass 20 Oct 2017 173,207 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 163,980 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 155,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 155,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 148,407 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 148,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 142,278 miles

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

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

wiper blade split (inner end)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,854 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,217 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 127,832 miles

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

Front wipers not very good at clearing

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 127,832 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front wipers not very good at clearing

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

Offside front tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and needs replacing NOW!!

Pass 2 Sep 2009 122,304 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Sep 2009 122,304 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 11 Sep 2008 118,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 118,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 113,128 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,346 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 99,346 miles

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

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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R647 RDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R647 RDM, 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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R647 RDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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