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R790 OTD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,452 mi
Last recorded142,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 OTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 133,593 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 133,593 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 120,654 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 109,673 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 98,404 miles

N/S/F Tyre slight runout.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 98,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F Tyre slight runout.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 87,573 miles

Gearbox slightly leaking.

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

Off side front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,170 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,915 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,945 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 57,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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R790 OTD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R790 OTD, 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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R790 OTD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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