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R677 CDB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,939 mi
Last recorded110,939 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 CDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,939 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushes perished

exhaust heat shield insecure and resting on silencer box

wiper blade secured by cable tidy

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2014 101,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,485 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inside

offside front tyre bald on inside

offside rear coil spring corroded

s.r.s warning light staying on

Fail 27 Jan 2012 90,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

corroded brake pipe to n/s/f flexible hose

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion to floor around gearbox mount

front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/f indicator shows white light

rear flexible brake hoses twisted slightly

slight cracking to o/s/r flexible brake hose

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

corroded brake pipe to n/s/f flexible hose

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion to floor around gearbox mount

front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/f indicator shows white light

rear flexible brake hoses twisted slightly

slight cracking to o/s/r flexible brake hose

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corroded rear brake pipes

front tyres worn low on insides

slightly corroded brake pipe into n/s/f flexi-hose

Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,239 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,253 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 80,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 78,008 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to rear brake discs.

n/s/r tyre 2.2 mm.

o/s/r tyre 1.9 mm.

oil leak on engine.

play in o/s/f balljoint.

surface corrosion to rear metal brake and fuel pipes.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 7,720 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to rear brake discs.

n/s/r tyre 2.2 mm.

o/s/r tyre 1.9 mm.

oil leak on engine.

play in o/s/f balljoint.

surface corrosion to rear metal brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 68,109 miles

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

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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R677 CDB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R677 CDB, 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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R677 CDB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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