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R758 JFG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,357 mi
Last recorded24,357 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 24,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 24,187 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 23,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 23,458 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 22,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 20,616 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 18,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 18,085 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 16,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in both front inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 18 Feb 2017 15,387 miles

both front head lamps have cloudy lenses

Fail 16 Feb 2017 15,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front head lamps have cloudy lenses

Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,722 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,942 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 12,092 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING UP ON INNER AND OUTER WALLS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 10,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 9,972 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,631 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 8,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 7,591 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 7,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,373 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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R758 JFG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R758 JFG, 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 R758 JFG registered?

R758 JFG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R758 JFG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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