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R73 FJN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,739 mi
Last recorded108,739 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 108,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,754 miles

tempoary fuel cap fitted but is a sealable type /// headlamps faded /// offside front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 4 Jan 2020 99,805 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 99,805 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2019 89,717 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2019 89,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,566 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Dec 2016 78,165 miles

front and rear brake pads worn to 1/4 left

Pass 27 Dec 2015 74,836 miles

metal brake pipes at rear starting to rust

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,511 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 22 Dec 2014 73,510 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,002 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,035 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 63,179 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,273 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 58,273 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,318 miles

n/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,503 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 53,502 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,436 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 48,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,841 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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R73 FJN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R73 FJN, 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 R73 FJN registered?

R73 FJN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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