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R8 AGH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,370 mi
Last recorded106,370 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 106,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 106,330 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 105,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,484 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 104,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear accident damage

Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,936 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 101,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 96,540 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 96,537 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

advise rear brake discs

advise slight play nearside front bottom balljoint

Pass 30 Nov 2006 95,076 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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R8 AGH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R8 AGH, 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 R8 AGH registered?

R8 AGH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R8 AGH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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