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R657 BBK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,274 mi
Last recorded149,274 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 149,274 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 143,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 137,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 133,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,542 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 125,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 125,685 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 123,571 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)

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 May 2013 123,571 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Nov 2012 121,550 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,952 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,618 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 105,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 99,691 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,252 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,588 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R657 BBK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R657 BBK, 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 R657 BBK registered?

R657 BBK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R657 BBK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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