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R65 HUS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,863 mi
Last recorded105,863 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 HUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 105,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,355 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,270 miles

rear flexy hoses started to perish

Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres heavily wearing on inner edges

wheel alignment

Pass 18 Jul 2007 82,179 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 71,415 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 71,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

o/s/r ,noise coming from inside brake drum

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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R65 HUS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R65 HUS, 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 R65 HUS registered?

R65 HUS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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