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R93 JFG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,649 mi
Last recorded115,649 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 115,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 112,635 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 112,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,348 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Under body and sub frames corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 110,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Under body and sub frames corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,018 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavy on inner edge,[told to replace] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,350 miles

Nearside Front outrigger weak.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,203 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust bracket corroded off but system still supported ok

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported ok

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,389 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,802 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 51,941 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,562 miles

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

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

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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R93 JFG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R93 JFG, 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 R93 JFG registered?

R93 JFG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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