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R762 SFL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,302 mi
Last recorded135,302 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 SFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,302 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 135,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2016 119,142 miles

Both rear outer sills slight corrosion.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 110,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,336 miles

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

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

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

warning light on dash

Fail 25 Oct 2014 104,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,225 miles

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

engine undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mount bracket broken

front number plate damaged

some brake pipes are greased

warning light on dash

Fail 6 Nov 2013 97,225 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mount bracket broken

front number plate damaged

some brake pipes are greased

warning light on dash

Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,339 miles

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

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

both side repeater lamp covers missing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

both side repeater lamp covers missing

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 75,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,148 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 66,341 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 64,784 miles

Front no. plate cracked, still legible at present

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

Fail 23 May 2008 64,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front no. plate cracked, still legible at present

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,508 miles

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

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

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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R762 SFL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R762 SFL, 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 R762 SFL registered?

R762 SFL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R762 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 SFL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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