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R744 WCF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,560 mi
Last recorded148,560 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 WCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 148,560 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 154,407 miles

ALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

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

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

Offside Rear DRIVE SHAFT SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 19 Jan 2015 137,137 miles

all four brake discs rusty.

all rear metal brake pipes corroded.

front brake pads low.

slight play in nearside steering knuckle.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 135,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 133,222 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 31 May 2008 125,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 117,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 May 2007 117,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2006 106,083 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 May 2005 91,835 miles

1.Both rear indicators beginning to show a faded colour.

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 WCF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WCF, 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 WCF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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