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R906 JHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,164 mi
Last recorded156,164 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 156,164 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 156,122 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 152,739 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 150,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 147,674 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 141,637 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 125,664 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 119,510 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 119,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 108,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 98,714 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R906 JHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R906 JHJ, 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 R906 JHJ registered?

R906 JHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R906 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 JHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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