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R898 UJH

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,857 mi
Last recorded146,857 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 UJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 146,857 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all flexis cracking slightly

front hanger broken off exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2014 142,686 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corrodded

both front tyres worn inner edges

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

slightplay in steering idler

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 142,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corrodded

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

slightplay in steering idler

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 137,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front inner rack arm has slight play

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2012 136,687 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 130,881 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 109,777 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 109,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 102,713 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 82,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 76,426 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 76,426 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

REAR DIFF IMPUT SEAL LEAKING

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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R898 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 R898 UJH, 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 29 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 R898 UJH registered?

R898 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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