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R879 LUD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 101,138 miles

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

both rear tyres worn

high beam light came on when tapped

o/s/r bumper damaged

rear indicators going white

small stonechip in swept area

Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,138 miles

both rear tyres worn

high beam light came on when tapped

o/s/r bumper damaged

rear indicators going white

small stonechip in swept area

Pass 26 Oct 2010 922,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,559 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 84,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,698 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 1 Oct 2007 66,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,384 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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R879 LUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R879 LUD, 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 R879 LUD registered?

R879 LUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is R879 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 LUD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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