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R867 DYJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,104 mi
Last recorded110,104 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,104 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 103,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,167 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,485 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,277 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,277 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,584 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 69,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,476 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

evidence of fuel leak from fuel filter,but NOT leaking at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

evidence of fuel leak from fuel filter,but NOT leaking at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,094 miles

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

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

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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R867 DYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R867 DYJ, 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 R867 DYJ registered?

R867 DYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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