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R923 HGU

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,063 mi
Last recorded104,063 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,063 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)

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorating (slightly affecting beam image and lightout put)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,468 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,026 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

near side steering dust cover split

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,589 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,239 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,379 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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R923 HGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R923 HGU, 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 R923 HGU registered?

R923 HGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R923 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R923 HGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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