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R648 FOO

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,757 mi
Last recorded100,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 FOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,757 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 100,583 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,068 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,603 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,373 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 96,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front suspension cross membercorroded but unable to see complete member due to belly pan fitted

rear brake discscorroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 96,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,369 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 93,369 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,787 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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R648 FOO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R648 FOO, 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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R648 FOO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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