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R744 KGU

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,329 mi
Last recorded133,329 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 133,329 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2012 125,644 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

all rear suspention arms slightly corroded

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2012 180,176 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

all rear suspention arms slightly corroded

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,231 miles

exhaust mtg in secure but system still secure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight leak from steering box

Pass 23 Jun 2010 112,331 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 105,108 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 98,863 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror glass missing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play off side and near side steering linkage drum stick joints

Fail 27 Jun 2008 98,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror glass missing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play off side and near side steering linkage drum stick joints

Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,462 miles

fuel pump and filter bracketts rusty

metal brake pipe to near side rear flexable hose very rusty!

off side and near side front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2006 82,377 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s diff oil seal slight leak

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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R744 KGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R744 KGU, 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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R744 KGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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