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R691 BNF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,366 mi
Last recorded200,366 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 BNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 200,366 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 186,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mountings corroded slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2016 186,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mountings corroded slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2015 174,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 151,546 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 121,802 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,968 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 89,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,622 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,530 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 61,530 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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R691 BNF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R691 BNF, 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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R691 BNF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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