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R830 JBW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

174,323 mi
Last recorded174,323 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 JBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 174,323 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 158,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,356 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 144,356 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 138,612 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 134,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 134,618 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 134,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 131,736 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 125,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 121,807 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 118,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 113,772 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front w/bearings

Both rear b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished

Front and rear suspension components and subframes getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F shock absorber getting abit damp with fluid

Slight corrosion at rear w/arch edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 109,250 miles

B/Fluid level abit low

Bottom engine crankshaft pulley out of aligment and wobbles (May cause belt to slip off)

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

O/S/R inner b/disc face getting abit corroded slightly

Rear subframe and susp/arms getting abit corroded and front chassis at susp/arm mount areas also getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2007 104,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,613 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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R830 JBW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R830 JBW, 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 R830 JBW registered?

R830 JBW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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