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R907 XEC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,905 mi
Last recorded105,905 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 105,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 102,175 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 95,485 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 91,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,972 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 89,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 86,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 83,822 miles

very slight play O/S/F bottom ball joint

Pass 23 May 2011 80,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 77,581 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 77,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 73,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,936 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,923 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear number plate delaminating

slight damage n/s front tyre wall

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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R907 XEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R907 XEC, 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 R907 XEC registered?

R907 XEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R907 XEC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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