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R755 JMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,098 mi
Last recorded100,098 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 JMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 100,098 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,125 miles

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

Slight play on Steering linkages offside front

Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Slight play on Steering linkages offside front

Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,462 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,526 miles

Both front lower shock absorber bushes perishing

Offside Front Slightly buckled

Pass 30 May 2018 97,029 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 97,026 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 93,555 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2014 91,731 miles

plastic shields & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,707 miles

both n/s tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,707 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

both n/s tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 31 May 2012 87,448 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both headlamps poor

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,388 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2009 81,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,900 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,110 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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R755 JMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R755 JMV, 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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R755 JMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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