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R901 LFH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,978 mi
Last recorded156,978 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 LFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 156,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 151,363 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 150,965 miles

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

front tyres poor

Pass 3 Sep 2008 145,125 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 21 Oct 2006 137,978 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 130,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight 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)

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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R901 LFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R901 LFH, 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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How do I check the history of R901 LFH?

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What year was R901 LFH registered?

R901 LFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R901 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 LFH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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