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R675 JSX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,661 mi
Last recorded124,661 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 JSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 124,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2013 124,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyre worn on edges

heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2012 112,781 miles

asr lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 112,781 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

asr lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag warning lamp staying on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 101,788 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight bodywork damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 85,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,777 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 79,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

differential oil leak.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 72,391 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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R675 JSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R675 JSX, 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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R675 JSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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