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R796 KKN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,683 mi
Last recorded103,683 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 KKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 103,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,797 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 25 Feb 2012 92,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,941 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,448 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 73,119 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 70,252 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,252 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 69,115 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 69,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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R796 KKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R796 KKN, 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 R796 KKN registered?

R796 KKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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