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R783 PFJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,163 mi
Last recorded79,163 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 PFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 79,163 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 78,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 76,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 75,722 miles

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

front nearside wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 20 May 2015 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

front nearside wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 May 2014 73,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2013 71,254 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes have light corrosion

all flexible brake hoses deteriorating

headlamp lenses fading

underside has general light corrosion

Pass 23 May 2012 70,074 miles

all brake pipes have light corrosion

all flexible brake hoses have slight deterioration

front lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

underside has general light corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,860 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,165 miles

offside & nearside brake discs slightly scored & corroded

slight play at steering box drop arm

Fail 4 Nov 2009 68,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside & nearside brake discs slightly scored & corroded

slight play at steering box drop arm

Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2008 67,002 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2007 66,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 64,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R783 PFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R783 PFJ, 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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R783 PFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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