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R665 OWT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,904 mi
Last recorded114,904 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 OWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 114,904 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 114,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 109,967 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 109,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 101,232 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed advise tracking check

Fail 29 Mar 2010 101,232 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres scrubbed advise tracking check

Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,888 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 93,888 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,133 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 74,238 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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R665 OWT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R665 OWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R665 OWT registered?

R665 OWT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R665 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 OWT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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