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R764 WCF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,310 mi
Last recorded53,310 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 WCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 53,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 53,080 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,969 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,815 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,090 miles

Nearside Front tyre is parish

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,368 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre has parish

Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,954 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,553 miles

gear box kick down cable leaking oil

Fail 5 Dec 2011 50,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear box kick down cable leaking oil

Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,345 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 49,345 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,592 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 47,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,351 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,248 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,711 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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R764 WCF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R764 WCF, 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 R764 WCF registered?

R764 WCF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R764 WCF safe to buy?

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