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R918 BNF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,302 mi
Last recorded152,302 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 BNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 152,302 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 140,047 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 133,417 miles

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

very slight cracks appearing in tread on rear tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

baffle in exh tail box lose

gearbox prop cuplink

Pass 15 Jul 2010 116,485 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)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 111,505 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 111,505 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 101,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,957 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R918 BNF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R918 BNF, 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 R918 BNF registered?

R918 BNF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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