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R711 LGC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,868 mi
Last recorded62,868 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 62,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,129 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,570 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 205/55/16V

Nearside Rear TYRE PUNCTURE?

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED FACES

Rear EXHAUST RUSTED

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 60,241 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering has slight play in inner arms.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,114 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,343 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 58,343 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,773 miles

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 16 Dec 2013 55,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,665 miles

nearside rear inner side light inopp

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,127 miles

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,697 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,393 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,134 miles

signs of surface corrosion on both the inner brake disc's

very slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,554 miles

slight play in the offside front wheel

small cut to the offside front tyre wall

Fail 13 Dec 2007 35,554 miles

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

slight play in the offside front wheel

small cut to the offside front tyre wall

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,099 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 29,698 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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R711 LGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R711 LGC, 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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What year was R711 LGC registered?

R711 LGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R711 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 LGC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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