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R669 CHE

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,461 mi
Last recorded111,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 CHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 111,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all 4 discs corroded

sill covers fitted

traces of body filler

underbody corroded, floor, sills, chassie legs

Pass 20 Dec 2010 107,238 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 106,979 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

movement in both side front lower arm bushes.

slight clunck and free play in steering mechanism generaly.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,174 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 106,172 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 101,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 101,021 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 95,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,485 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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R669 CHE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R669 CHE, 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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R669 CHE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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