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R748 LDG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 LDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 96,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

suspension components and rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,100 miles

Front propshaft donut deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 95,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front propshaft donut deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,512 miles

Exhaust downpipe bracket broken

Near side front outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,454 miles

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,494 miles

Centre exhaust support broken but exhaust adequately supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 84,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,082 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 58,638 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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R748 LDG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R748 LDG, 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 R748 LDG registered?

R748 LDG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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