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R763 ENF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,985 mi
Last recorded84,985 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 ENF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 84,980 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,157 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,939 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 75,935 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,853 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,907 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,897 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked and perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,152 miles

N/S/F TYRE NAILED 205/55/16

CENTER AND REAR EXHAUSTS RUSTED

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SURFACE RUSTED

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,229 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 58,228 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,625 miles

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

front exhaust joint corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,418 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,663 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2009 42,661 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

rear brake disc rusty on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,961 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,961 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Dec 2007 31,558 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,434 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 16,108 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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R763 ENF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R763 ENF, 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 R763 ENF registered?

R763 ENF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R763 ENF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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